I’ve Learned
January 1st, 2010 | 
Author: I’m not one to do New Year’s resolutions. Every year I can come up with a handful of them, and I will actively work on them. For about two weeks. Then I stop. Then the guilt sets in. Therefore, I have given up on resolutions.
However, I’m all about self-discovery. And this year I’ve learned few things about myself and life.
I’ve learned…….
its ok to let kids be kids. They don’t need to be thrown into 15 different extracurricular activities, or be pushed to learn how to count to 50. They are entitled to have a life and enjoy childhood.
its ok to not have the right thing to say all the time. Sometimes all that is needed is a person who cares. It can be even be over the phone or email if distance is an issue.
its ok to doubt yourself. If you didn’t, you would never experience the joy of finishing something or excelling in a class.
its ok to make a complete ass of yourself. Good heavens, I do this on a daily basis. This gives me the opportunity to laugh and to remind myself (and others) that I am a person.
its ok to not like mushrooms. I tried them. Again. I still don’t like them. I’m 99.9% positive that I never will. Its actually a fungus people. A FUNGUS!!! Enough said.
its ok to sing at the top of your lungs in the car. Yes, the person in the car next to you may laugh. But so what? They’re just jealous that they aren’t confident enough to sing. And besides, the car doesn’t care if you can carry a tune.
its ok to have Dairy Queen blizzards for dinner. This is what gets you Mother if the Year nominations.
its ok to make your child do chores. Even when they whine that you’re ruining their life. This is what takes away those Mother of the Year nominations.
its ok to be in a funk at times. Its a natural part of life. Not everything works out perfectly.
its ok to be overwhelmed. Thankfully I have friends that worry about me and are willing to listen. I’ve also learned that they feel overwhelmed a lot, too.
The biggest thing that I’ve learned over this past year is that I love my family and friends. I’m so thankful for each and everyone of them. Without their support, I never would have made it through 2009. I’ve realized that I am lucky. And this year I intend to focus on the positive and the good. Because its there. Its always been there.
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You’ve learned a lot.
I’ll eat your mushrooms and you can have my tomatoes. Tomatoes. In the belladonna family. That’s deadly poison. Not the reason I don’t like tomatoes, but lends an air of legitimacy.
May you have the best year ever Becky! From one occasionally overwhelmed friend to another. ;0)
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You have learned quite a bit and I like all of them, especially the ones that are centered around letting everyone just be themselves.
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Happy New Year!! Here’s to learning more new things every day!
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Blizzards for dinner … now that’s an idea. It’s sort of the grown-up version of beer for breakfast.
I’m so glad you made it through 2009.
I wouldn’t have made it through without you by my side
I love you Mah Becky.
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You’ve also learned that cheesesteaks are awesome.
We both learned a lot in 2009. I’m glad we went through the year together.
I second what Sheila said: I love you Mah Becky!!
my-oh-my, you have opened up my eyes, becky! i’m not going to be so hard on myself anymore thanks to your list. and just between you and me, mother-of-the-year awards are best presented in hugs and kisses every night.