Most young children look at things from an optimistic point of view. But as we get older, pessimism is in. Cynicism is a way to show how smart you are. Sarcasm is cool. Except it's not. Not even close to as cool as this: We often wonder where kids get all their energy from... Try beginning your day *enthusiastically* reciting (out loud) everything you're thankful for and the things you're good at, and tell me if you don't have a little hop in your step. Optimism. Enthusiasm. And a spirit of gratitude. It is (and always has been) the only way to change the world. …
Archives for July 2011
Lucy Lives in an Art Gallery
This summer is one of big transitions in our household. With the new baby coming in December and a slight reprieve from a busy speaking schedule, we've been working like mad to get a lot of projects checked off the holy to-do list. One of the big steps was transitioning Lucy to a "big girl bed" in her new "big girl room." (Next up, potty training -- heaven help us!) This required purchasing a "big girl mattress" and some redecorating. It went much more smoothly than I anticipated, and the items we'd collected over the last year or so really tied together well. Among the highlights is the …