Wisdom From Me!
So, here's a list of truths that I believe to be universal. Have some of your own? Let us know.
1) Everyone who has a child, should have more than one child. It will teach you that the world does not revolve around your child and it will teach your child that lesson too. Disclaimer- this is not a slam on my friend with only one child that I went to the circus with today- I think you both have great attitudes.
2) A husband and wife need to sit down, and air all their dirty laundry to one another. They should not be judgmental on the other but completely humble, forgiving, and understanding. It will lead you to great depths of intimacy and strengthen your marriage.
3) Apologize even if you are not wrong. You will heal in others far more than you will hurt yourself by taking the fall.
4) Boys should wear t-shirts under their shirts. It's just nicer that way.
5) Forget this concept of putting yourself first once in a while. If you put your husband first, and he puts you first, you won't feel the need to put yourself first, someone else already is.
6) Washing dishes with soap and water before you put them in the dishwasher is a waste of time. The thing is called a DISH WASHER! Rinse the food off, put the plate in and voila! They come out just as clean!
7) Buy the expensive jeans in the right size (no matter what the number says) you'll be glad you did. You'll look nice too!
8) There is a difference between generic and name brand- with everything!
9) The harder it is to do the right thing, the more important it is that you do it.
10) Accept people for who they are, they have to accept you for who you are.
Sheryl Bane
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I also think a good piece of advice is to never feel you have to defend yourself or your parenting styles. If you are confident and it's right for you, then there is no need to apologize for it if someone else does it differently. If you do find yourself always defending the way you choose to do things, then you might need to re-evaluate and see if it really is the right thing for you!
Also, live to be asked- don't live to tell!
It took over a year to finally conceive Mark. The whole only-child thing is true. We witnessed Matt becoming selfish until he started sharing a space with little Marky.
Amen to great jeans and dishwashers!! And on that subject CASCADE rocks -- no generic brand will do.
"People are more important than things."
On microwaving:
Mom:"If you wrap your thing in a paper towel, it won't get rubbery."
Son: [uproarious laughter]
(Ok, ok, some of you will have teenage boys one day!) :-)