Came Across Something While Cleaning

From time to time, I certainly have to remind myself that I need to stop what I'm doing and just have fun with Abbie. She won't always be little and wanting to hang out with me. While cleaning, I came across a paper that I received at a scrapbooking class (don't know who wrote it):

If I Had My Child To Raise All Over Again

If I had my child to raise all over again

I'd build self-esteem first and the house later.

I'd finger paint more and point the finger less.

I would do less correcting and more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less and know to care more.

I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious and seriously play.

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.

I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.

I would be firm less often and affirm much more.

I'd model less about the love of power

And more about the power of love!