Quote of the day: “No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.”
― C.S. LewisTuesday, May 5, 2015
So many books, so little time
Do your kids like to read? My son at age 10 is consuming books like they are ice cream on a summers day. I can't keep up with his need to read, trying to find books that are appropriate for his age and also his reading level. I am sure many other parents are struggling with this problem but I suppose it is a good problem to have. The alternative would be much more of a struggle and I definitely need to be thankful and not complaining. I guess I feel guilty that I don't read enough. I have started four different books this year and still have not finished any of them. The excuse of not enough time is definitely just that. You will make time for the things you truly want to do in life so I guess if I want to read more then I need to stop making excusing and just do it.
Monday, May 4, 2015
“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”
Friday, May 1, 2015
Mystery Machine
Scooby Doo is one of my son's favorite shows and I love that at the end of each episode we learn some lessons. We learn about team work. We learn about bravery. We learn that all the scary monsters are really just people who when unmasked aren't really that scary.
I struggle with trying to be the best Mom I can be. Trying to do the best for my child, for my family and for myself. I struggle with a need to be perfect sometimes when there is no such thing as perfection. I think that social media makes us feel like we need to live up to some kind of ideals that aren't necessarily attainable or even needed in life. As parents we can sometimes feel like we hold the world on our shoulders but in reality, we make it that way for ourselves.
I could take some lessons from Scooby. I can't do it all alone because sometimes it takes a village and we should accept and ask for help when we need it. I should be a brave knowing I can allow my child a little more freedom. He can go on that field trip without his Mommy. He can ride his bike two blocks to his friends house (as long as he calls when he gets there). I can loosen the apron strings a little bit and my world won't come crashing down. Finally, the monsters that social media and the news have made are really just people. People with regular problems and a regular life just like the rest of us. We don't need to live up to anyone else, we just have to be ourselves.
I struggle with trying to be the best Mom I can be. Trying to do the best for my child, for my family and for myself. I struggle with a need to be perfect sometimes when there is no such thing as perfection. I think that social media makes us feel like we need to live up to some kind of ideals that aren't necessarily attainable or even needed in life. As parents we can sometimes feel like we hold the world on our shoulders but in reality, we make it that way for ourselves.
I could take some lessons from Scooby. I can't do it all alone because sometimes it takes a village and we should accept and ask for help when we need it. I should be a brave knowing I can allow my child a little more freedom. He can go on that field trip without his Mommy. He can ride his bike two blocks to his friends house (as long as he calls when he gets there). I can loosen the apron strings a little bit and my world won't come crashing down. Finally, the monsters that social media and the news have made are really just people. People with regular problems and a regular life just like the rest of us. We don't need to live up to anyone else, we just have to be ourselves.
Quote of the day:
“To find yourself, think for yourself.”
― Socrates
― Socrates
Today's lunch box note for my son - Happy Friday! |
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