Born To Dance has lessons and also does birthday parties. A dance class is a good way to get up and out of the house on Saturday mornings during the winter months. It'll be fun at this age - while he's still young enough to enjoy it without being self-conscious. Also a good way to get exercise before he's ready for organized sports.


4-5



Sometimes good people aren’t a good match. It’s better for both of you if you’re honest with yourself and with them.


17, 21



The next world is perfect and permanent. This world is neither, so save yourself the stress of trying to make things perfect (house, job, body, relationships, bank account, etc.) Embrace the impermanence by cherishing the good times. Know that the bad times won’t last. Remember that you are loved very much, and that God will shower you with the grace you need to handle whatever this imperfect life throws at you.


21



make your own latch board / "busy board" for plenty of hours of learning and entertainment. Find lots of great ideas on Pinterest.


1-2



Go as a family to local high school musical productions.


7-18



Worst thing in the world is spending your life with the wrong person.


21



Let people do what they want to do so you can see what they’d rather do.


16



Great quote from a divorce coach: “Your life is bigger than one man.” Your life IS bigger than one relationship. Or one job.


16, 18, 21



Challenge yourself to excel at something. You’ll be astonished how good you can get by practicing consistently. There’s nothing magical about high school quarterbacks or drummers. Girls like boys who have something going on.


13, 14, 17



Get up early on a Saturday and go downtown. See how fun it is to be up before the rest of the world.


7-9



SAT Prep https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/10/opinion/how-i-learned-to-take-the-sat-like-a-rich-kid.html


16



Don’t bring a complaint without offering a solution.


17, 19, 21



Make a gift of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.


15



Follow your dreams…not your boyfriend’s.


16



Japanese multiplication (counting lines.)


8



Put him in charge of figuring the tip out when we’re out at a restaurant. Calculate 15% or 20% etc. Also emphasize that the difference between a good tip and a great tip is usually just a few dollars but it makes a difference to the recipient. Be generous with people who are in service professions.


12-14



Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


15, 19, 21



Conspiracy theories... Where do I begin? They’re pure sh*t. They are fueled by fear and ignorance, usually peddled by people who have an agenda.


12, 16



No one knows what they’re doing. Just be kind and brave and curious. You don’t have to have it figured out.


17



Unkind people are unhappy people.


8, 18



Go as a family to local high school musical productions.


9-13



1

Compassion: Acting with love when faced with another’s suffering.


16



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


8-14



Discuss the concept that “It’s not always about you.” Some days need to be about supporting someone else in their joy - or sorrow. Your needs take a backseat.


11, 14, 17



Which line of poetry would you get tattooed?


17



Consider what you value. Act accordingly.


10, 14, 17, 20



Golf lessons. Grampa loved golf, if he were here he would have taught you himself.


9



We can learn, we can evolve. Let yourself be moved by the spirit. More beauty, more service, more humanity, deeper (or questioned) faith, more love. Always more love. That’s the best I can hope for: that you live a life full of love.


21