Monday's Poem- If I Had my Child to Raise Over Again~ by Diane Loomans

If I Had my Child To Raise 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 would care to know less and know to care more.
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.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often,
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love


I came across this poem today and was very impressed with it. I can totally relate with the author of this poem. I believe that we do the above with our grandchildren.
I'm enjoying time with my granddaughter this week. Today, we filled the air in my mountain bike tires, then she rode, I walked around town.
We pulled dandelion's from the front grass, and worked in the heat of the afternoon expanding the vegetable garden.

She found two Easter baskets filled with candy, stuffed bunnies, bubbles and other fun items.

Dinner is cooking now, ham, cheese potatoes, asparagus, and deviled eggs. My husband is a great cook!
I hope everyone enjoyed their day.