The kids (hubby, of course) bought me The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch for mother's day and I just finished it. I had seen his lecture on YouTube and cried, so I knew the book would be a tear-jerker and it was. It is definitely a book in which I think everyone should read, the advice he passes on, the humor, the emotion and the "frankness" of it all. I didn't know this man, but through this I was able to glimpse at to who this person was and because of his book, I want more for my life. So much of the time we consume ourselves with the small things and no matter how often we here it from others that we shouldn't focus on the small things, it is always the small things, the dishes aren't put away, the toys are everywhere, etc...and really if you pause and separate yourself and look at the big picture what damage is it if the dishes aren't put away?
It wasn't until I had children that I realized how selfish and superficial I was at one point in my life, and having them in my life makes me want to be the best person I can possibly be and reading this makes me want to be the best parent I can be. There are times when I ask myself am I making the right choices for my children, am I doing things right as I know how delicate their little souls are and I know how easily their spirits can be broken, so I hope as a parent that I'm encouraging my little ones to be creative and to dream BIG.
So if you haven't read the book, read it - it is a definite must have.
"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." - Randy Pausch
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Happy Momma's Day
Happy Momma's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!
It's the toughest job there is, but it really is one I wouldn't trade. My little ones said to me, Happy Momma's Day - is it your birthday? Do we get cake? And as I started reflecting back, I was struck with a creative bug - another project to add to my growing list of items once I finish school, but it may involve requesting the help of other moms out there. I need to do some brainstorming on it, but the wheels are in motion.
I never really realized how demanding parenting is and of course I had somewhat of an idea prior to having children, but sometimes I don't think you really comprehend it until you are actually a parent and you are indeed responsible for another little being. It definitely makes you appreciate your parents a bit more.
There are many things growning up that I never thanked my mother for, but I hope she knows how much she is appreciated and loved, especially on this day.
Happy Mother's Day!
"When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk you'll end up as the pope.' Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso."-- Pablo Picasso
It's the toughest job there is, but it really is one I wouldn't trade. My little ones said to me, Happy Momma's Day - is it your birthday? Do we get cake? And as I started reflecting back, I was struck with a creative bug - another project to add to my growing list of items once I finish school, but it may involve requesting the help of other moms out there. I need to do some brainstorming on it, but the wheels are in motion.
I never really realized how demanding parenting is and of course I had somewhat of an idea prior to having children, but sometimes I don't think you really comprehend it until you are actually a parent and you are indeed responsible for another little being. It definitely makes you appreciate your parents a bit more.
There are many things growning up that I never thanked my mother for, but I hope she knows how much she is appreciated and loved, especially on this day.
Happy Mother's Day!
"When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk you'll end up as the pope.' Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso."-- Pablo Picasso
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