"We value you as an individual, not just as one of the pack."
"We adore you whichever way you are, you don't always have to be easy and lovely and cheerful and helpful and peaceful (although, we love you that way too.)"
"There is a living prophet."
"Following his counsel will make our lives happier."
"Your decision to be baptized was a critical, wonderful step."
"Stay on the path forever and ever because it is so much easier and happier than all the other alternatives."
"We would give you all the money and time in the world if it were possible."
"Keep up your dilligent music studies--you'll be so glad you did."
"We are proud of you."
"We are grateful for you and the long road that brought you to us."
"Don't be so quiet that you get lost."
"Please be quiet enough to keep setting a good example for the rest of the firecrackers in our family."
"Don't do drugs. Don't drop out. Don't date until you're 25. Don't live in our basement at 30. Don't move too far away. Marry someone wonderful in the temple. Accept callings. Let your talents bless all the people around you."
Eliza, you had 72 hours. Did you get it all? Because we tried to cram it all in. That and much much more.
Please don't forget.
2014

Showing posts with label Utah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Utah. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Friday, May 29, 2009
What Can We Do About The Hurting and Shouting?
In a family counsel at dinner last night, the topic was one unnamed person's hurting and shouting and what we should do about it.
Most of the ideas ran along the lines of time-out and extra chores.
Chas's solution: "Dad and I could move somewhere else. Like maybe a different country. Like maybe Utah."
Most of the ideas ran along the lines of time-out and extra chores.
Chas's solution: "Dad and I could move somewhere else. Like maybe a different country. Like maybe Utah."
Monday, April 13, 2009
Why Don't I Live In Utah?
- A babysitter who adores my children. Even when they're awful. (And she's free.)
- Chicken or Hamburgers on Sunday evenings that I didn't cook.
- "One more hand around," at 11:00.
- And Ten No-Trump without the Joker.
- A second opinion in my decorating.
- A shopping buddy who says, "Let's take it home and think it over there."
- Piano performances full of motivating praise for my children.
- Golf pals for my husband.
- A mortgage 1/4 the size of ours.
- Big Chas for Little Chas.
- Aunt Nicole for my girls.
- My Big Brother.
- A break for a moment.
- A date every now and then.
- The headquarters of our greatest (only) fan club.
What are we thinking?
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