Self-Control

Every month my darling Kindergartener has a new concept to work on in class. Every single student gets a chance to share their idea of what this concept means. They share with the class and the teacher writes the statement on a white board for all to see. Last month it was Service. All the kids had different definitions or examples. My girl said service would be to clean her room before Mom asks. My favorite from last month came from a friend of my girl...she said service might be buying poor people some chickens and goats so they could have eggs and milk. Wow!
So this month the concept is Self-Control. My darling shared her ideas yesterday. Quote: "My Dad needs to show more self-control in going to bed earlier so he can get up on time to go to work!"
I took a picture of it with my cell phone to show the fixer. Lessons from a 5 year old.

Happy New Year and New Blessings

Last year was crap. Sorry, it just was. Lot's of bad for the first three quarters...luckily things change. My life is filling up, my heart is filling up, I'm learning alot about myself and my relationships and I am finding a blinding happiness. Is it possible I'm returning to the Little Miss Sunshine my college partner so hated? Probably not. I'm glad to have found some wisdom in the crap and I don't think I'll ever return to the Little Miss Sunshine roll again, and I'm glad. I would much rather be aware of the forces in my life than not question them. I would rather examine causes and effects of behavior than just accept them blindly.
So, I am excited to ring in 2009 and see what is in store. With a little more awareness...