3.18.2009

i want my children to...

  • learn how to learn, so they have the ability to acquire new knowledge anytime and anywhere all on their own
  • have the confidence to try anything
  • feel safe
  • desire to put God above everything else in life
  • be content with the here and now
  • see something good in everyone
  • be humble enough to feel remorse
  • experience hardship and trials in life
  • be strong enough to stand up to me or anyone else that gets in the way of their potential
  • enjoy life
  • experience all the wonders of nature on this earth
  • appreciate differences in human beings
  • always remember how to laugh and play
  • learn how to overcome fear
  • be full of gratitude for all that comes their way
  • embrace their uniqueness and feel comfortable in their own skin
  • use mistakes as tools for learning and not self-criticism
  • turn instinctively to God in times of need
  • dream big
  • run and not be weary
  • enjoy pride from hard work and a job well done
  • know how to contribute to a team with an attitude of unselfishness
  • grow to truly know and rely on their Savior
  • relish the simple moments in life
  • find companions that love them unconditionally
  • be willing to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He requires of them, large or small
  • take good care of the body they have been blessed with
  • find a career they have passion for
  • never stop learning
  • enjoy each part of life in its own season
  • not cry (or yell) over spilled milk
  • know that the occasional food fight, water-balloon fight and pillow fight are healthy
if anyone knows where i can find someone to teach all these things to my kids let me know. i've been on the hunt for 13 years now and still haven't found anyone.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

great list!! It is hard to teach kids all that we want them to learn isn't it?? We are all doing oure best and I guess that's all we can do. Let me know if you figure out how to accomplish all these things though, I would love to know.