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For The Love Of Children – Part 1

Posted on January 29, 2011 Written by Tonya

Today, I want to share some of my favorite quotes about children:

“A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it. ” – Jerry Seinfeld

“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.” – H. Jackson Brown

“If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do well matters very much.”- Jackie Onassis Kennedy

“Having a baby is like getting a tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it’s what you want before you commit.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

“The rules for parents are but three… Love, Limit, and Let them be.” – Elaine M. Ward

“There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.” – Henry Ward Beecher

“It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn’t.” – Barbara Kingsolver

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone

“Children make you want to start life over.” – Muhammad Ali

“The soul is healed by being with children.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky

“It is an amazing opportunity to be able to ruin someone from scratch.” – Jon Stewart

“A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.” – François Rabelais

“Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes, they forgive them.” – Oscar Wilde

“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” – Angela Schwindt

I saved my personal favorite for last:

“Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being.” – Kittie Franz

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They Promised It Would Be Worth It

Posted on January 22, 2011 Written by Tonya

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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Pop-Pop-Pop

Posted on January 15, 2011 Written by Tonya

Lucas, meet bubble wrap.

Bubble wrap, this is Lucas.

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Ghandi Was A Smart Man

Posted on December 25, 2010 Written by Tonya

Lovely thoughts for a happy holiday.

Let’s all try to remember and practice these throughout the New Year.Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Go With It

Posted on December 4, 2010 Written by Tonya

From tangled Christmas lights, trees that shed, wrapping paper cuts, long lines and no parking spots, ’tis the season to be out of control.

I say, go with it!
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Project Smile – November

Posted on November 30, 2010 Written by Tonya

A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home. – Author Unknown

Another month of reasons to smile!

1st – Last day of our Kindermusik class. This was our fourth session
2nd – I voted!
3rd – A glorious walk along our beautiful ocean with my beautiful friend, Jenn.
4th – A happy little traveler.
5th – Officially in escrow!
6th – Enjoyed a nice long lunch with a dear friend and Lucas turned 17 months!
7th – Celebrated my niece’s golden birthday.
8th – I got to hold my girlfriend’s newborn baby boy and remember back to when Lucas was so tiny.
9th – Took a peaceful walk along the beach and saw dolphins. A walk is always better with dolphins.
10th – Remembered my mother with love. She would have been 62 today.
11th – Finally got my hair cut and colored. It had been almost THREE months. So long, grays!
12th – Daydreaming about a brilliant future.
13th – Lucas found a mud puddle and he was happy as a clam to play in it.
14th – My best friend’s birthday and a fun day date with my husband complete with movie popcorn.
15th – Exercising my freedom of speech.
16th – Epic carrot cake.
17th – Dinner, wine and good conversation with a dear friend.
18th – Children that take three hour naps.
19th – Family.
20th – I threw a little shindig and brought some of the coolest bloggers together that I know: Kludgy Mom, Surfer Wife, Mommy of a Monster, The Little Hen House, Mommypants, Not Just Another Jen, A Beautiful Mess and Mamaondago
21st – A visit to the bookstore and train table.
22nd – Oprah’s final Favorite Things episode.
23rd – Hiring a mover.
24th – Catching up on TiVo.
25th – Family, friends, good health, a little money in the bank and a clean kitchen.
26th – Sushi and pool with our neighbors.
27th – Dinner and a movie with my sister.
28th – Family picture in front of our new house.
29th – Story time and shaking our sillies out at the library
30th – Donating three huge bags of clothes and other household items to Goodwill. Purging feels so good!

I hope I wasn’t the only one that found so many reasons to smile this month!

Alicia is the brain child behind this wonderful meme. Be sure to link up at her blog, A Beautiful Mess or check out other people’s lists.

You can see my October reasons to smile here.
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Imagine

Posted on November 27, 2010 Written by Tonya

There is no denying the success of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting duo. Together, they wrote some of the most beautiful and breathtaking lyrics, but the simple and positive message of Lennon’s Imagine gets me every time.

I grew up listening to The Beatles and it was sort of understood in my house that the favorite of the Fab Four was Paul, however, I have always been drawn to John. Particularly because of this song.

Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today…

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace…

You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world…

You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one

The anniversary of John Lennon’s death is December 9, 2010.

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Spreading Good Cheer

Posted on November 20, 2010 Written by Tonya

I recently discovered boxed signs made by Primitives by Kathy* and I’m loving them!

They range from $4.00 – $56.00 and come in a variety of sizes.

The sayings are short, sweet, to the point and would adorn any wall in your home or office perfectly with words of inspiration, good cheer and Happy Thoughts.

These are definitely on my Christmas give list this year, but really would make great gifts all year long.

Here are some of my favorites:

Be sure to peruse the Web site, as there are lots of other gift ideas.

*This post was no way endorsed by Primitives by Kathy, I just like their products and wanted to share!

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Enjoy Your Now

Posted on November 13, 2010 Written by Tonya

Happy Thoughts for a happy weekend.

I hope you are enjoying every single moment of your now.

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Happy Thoughts

Posted on November 6, 2010 Written by Tonya

Introducing Happy Thoughts!

All my life I have collected quotes and sayings that I strongly identified with in some way. If they moved me enough, I’d copy them down, share them with friends, post them on my bulletin board, refrigerator or mirror. I carry them around with me in my wallet and revisit them as needed.

From time to time, I’ll post the inspirational words I find, here.

I hope they speak to you too.

Enjoy!
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