For all parents

Long time, no write. Well, I was hoping I'd do the makeover soon but that didn't happen because of the Ls Life and Laziness, and this is the third - Lame!!

Happened to come across this a few months back. Beautiful.

If I had to do it all over again...
By Diane Loomans

If I had my child to raise all over again.
I'd build self-esteem first and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars,
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

And this, last week on a notice board in Sophia's:

Memo from your child:

Don't be afraid to be firm with me. It makes me feel secure.
Don't let me from bad habits. please detect them early and tell me.
Don't correct me in front of people. I like being told quietly and will change.
Don't spoil me by giving everything I ask for.
Don't put off when I ask questions, lest I seek information elsewhere. (Nice)
Don't rag me, lest I protect myself by acting deaf.
Don't make me feel smaller than I am, I may stupidly behave 'big'.
Don't make me feel my mistakes are sins. it may upset my values.
Don't tell me my fears are silly. They are real to me. Reassure me.
Don't protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way.
Don't take too much notice of my small ailments, lest I am weak to face life.
Don't be inconsistent and make me lose faith in you.
Don't ever` suggest that you are perfect and infallible, lest I discover you are not.
Don't forget how quickly am growing up. Please keep pace with me. (true, but tough)
Please keep yourself fit and healthy, I love you and I need you.