If I Had My Child to Raise Over AgainIf I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd finger-paint more, and point the fingers 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 build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd teach less about the love of power, And more about the power of love.
By Diane Loomans
What a wonderful poem and a very good reminder of how important it is to purposefully raise our children.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I really enjoyed reading it. I love poetry. Would yo umind if I use it as a post? I really think more moms should read this...time is too precious to waste it. I also try to encourage others to take time to smell the roses! Thanx for sharing!
ReplyDeletebtw you have beautiful kids!
Love ya, Susan