“Don’t chase your dreams


14, 17, 20, 21



Have dinner guests sign the under side of the dining room table. Let the kids’ friends sign too - or have their own version of a guestbook - the inside of a cabinet or the basement door, etc.


5, 12-14



Start a tradition of asking them to memorize and recite a poem or famous speech for a gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc. Start small with the little ones, expand as they get older.


8



Promise me you’ll never intentionally hurt anyone (including yourself.) There’s no need to suffer in silence, I will help you or get you to someone who can help you no matter what, no matter when, no matter why.


13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18



Girls: does he put in the effort even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable for him?


16, 20, 21



None of us should ever have to apologize for being who we are.


10, 14, 21



It’s very difficult to pull off sarcasm in written form. It does not translate.


15



Explore American Sign Language. Libraries have books and websites like Lifeprint.com are great resources. It’s a good skill, helps build vocabulary and verbal skills. Seems that preschoolers are naturals -they just think it’s fun.


4-5



Look into Space Camp for next year


8



There IS such a thing as coming on too strong. Err on the side of leaving them wanting more.


15, 18, 21



Start a vegetable garden.


7



There will be some losses or changes that completely shake you to the core. But remember that some bad experiences are like pooping your pants - Totally horrible but also kind of a relief.


19



Don’t play hard to get. Be hard to earn.


16, 21



We’re all just so delicate. It’s just our nature. Treat others (and yourself) accordingly. Even/ especially the ones that seem to be tough as nails or sharp as wire. Try not to lose sight of that.


13, 16, 20



Whether they’re young or old, try not to under-estimate people. Most people will impress the heck out of you.


15



"Love is nothing more and nothing less than relentlessly showing up for your people." - Glennon Doyle


18-21



Invest in a laminator, a label maker and a glue gun. You’ll be glad you did!


5



Devotion is revealed by behavior, not intention.


15, 17, 21



Are they (we) getting enough quiet?


8, 12-14



Always clean from clean to dirty. Wash glassware first, greasy dishes last. Sink and tub first, then toilet. Then floor. Top-to bottom is another general rule.


13, 18



Play this every year between 12-21. https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2b593U/


12, 14, 16, 21



Be thankful for opportunities to be of service. It means God is trusting you to help.


8-14



I hope you never abandon yourself to be loved or accepted by someone else. They’re not getting the real you and you’re missing out on the experience of being loved and accepted just as you are.


16,21



Let’s talk about how we can bless people - with what we have and by how we act.


7



Just focus on shining on your own terms. Your shine is not dependent on anyone or anything else.


15



In social situations it's better to talk too little than too much. Don't over-share with people you're not close to.


15



The things we invite to protect us take their job seriously. They will not abandon the watch without a fight to the death. So be careful, very careful about what u invite as armor. Please don’t place your trust in drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, working, disconnecting, etc. Put your trust in that which is creative, honest, loving, beautiful, interesting, inspiring, challenging or peaceful. These things make much better bodyguards, and they will never turn on you.


13, 16, 20



Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a Negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride." - Anthony Bourdain


18, 21



Talk about “don’t judge a book by its cover.” People come in all shapes, sizes, appearances. “Clean cut” is an outdated and misleading notion. Be open to who people are on the inside, they’re pretty amazing if you give the a chance.


9



Changed behavior is the only real apology.


15