I want to be a capable mom.
I want my kids to know they can come to me for questions to life’s many answers, or when they just feel perplexed.
School issues? I’m there.
Friendship troubles? Come sit right here next to Mama. *taps couch cushion*
I feel like I have so many lessons, so much I want to teach them – I need to write it all down.
Here’s my first shot at a list. Babies, Mama’s speaking directly to you.
- Reading for pleasure is one of life’s greatest joys. Find an author you love, buy a couple of their books and spend a weekend getting lost in the worlds they create.
- Practice giving of yourself and not expecting anything in return. Not because you don’t deserve something in return, because you do. But it’s better to practice being selfless so you’re already great at it when you need to be.
- Being beautiful is wonderful, but it’s more important to be intelligent and to use that intelligence to make the world a better place.
- Talent will only take you about 40% there. Effort will take you the rest of the way. Never underestimate the success rate of people who want it BAD.
- Being in love takes practice, if you’re anything like me. Sometimes you have to learn how to love someone. Read the Five Love Languages – it will help.
- You were born with everything you need to be successful in this life. I’m sure of it.
- Take a moment every day to just breathe. Think about how blessed you are and how much you are loved.
- When someone you love doesn’t treat you in a way that makes you feel valued, speak up. If nothing changes, get out. Quickly.
These are just a few of the lessons I want to pass on to my kids – what are some of yours?
Live your own Dreams. Yes, I have high aspirations for you but you have to do those things which bring YOU great joy and pleasure.
This is awesome! This list should be a guide to every mom of what qualities and good habits we want to pass down to our children and to the next generation. Thank you for posting!
Great list!!! Gorgeous picture!!!
Given our (my daughter & I) beginnings, one lesson I make sure to teach my daughter is to make her own route…I want her to know she doesn’t have to be just like mommy!!! Be independent and be yourself….whatever that may mean…and never compromise your values…NEVER!!!
Fabulous Post!My husband & I were just discussing this topic the other day
Even though my daughter is only 4mos.I wanted 2 make sure that I teach her everything she should know about life.
LOVE this post huni x Especially I love points 1 and 3. It really is all about effort and likeability! : )
I have a load of such things…. I think you’ve just inspired a blog post.
My main one’s will be:
“Always be true to yourself”
“Work hard, play hard – in that order!”
“Always be polite – say please and thank you – especially to those close to you”