Train for a mini-triathlon together as a family this year.


12



Look into language school. Now is a good time to start learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic.


5-8



Make "place value cups" as a rainy day activity and way to teach big numbers. (google, youtube or pinterest)


6-7



Consider the source. Consider whose company they are in. You may not know much about issue xyz but look and see who endorses them. If people you trust place trust in them.


11, 13, 15, 18, 21



So you want to be a writer- then write. Anything. Play around with it. Journal. Fiction, non-fiction, biography, obits, blogs, plays, tv pilots, whatever. You will probably suck at it. Keep writing. Write more and more. You will get better, you’ll find your flow. This w


16, 21



Set up a 529 plan. Virginia has a great plan if you don't want to do too much research https://www.savingforcollege.com/


birth-age 3



A wise friend once told me that the kids will do as well as you do. You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Do what you need to do to stay healthy and sane.


1, 5, 15, 21



“You will use up everything you got trying to give people what they want.” —- Nina Simone


17



There is an expression “God only gives you what you can handle.” I think that’s backwards. I think that God gives you the grace you need to handle whatever comes your way. He is faithful and generous. I think that’s what “Be not afraid” means.


17



Three things you cannot change: The past, the truth, someone else.


18



Sometimes I think the best way to take care of them is to teach them to take care of others: Littler kids, sick or disabled, those who’ve been left out.


5-7, 1Infant-12



When you’re ready to grow up, (or when you have to even though you might not be ready) … Accept your responsibilities, gifts, and challenges with an unflinching honesty, with humility and dignity. Resolve to do good and to stay true to yourself. Remember the light inside you and look for the light in others. Be kind. Have fun! Know that you’re loved… So much.


15, 18, 21



One of my favorite things is the smell of celery and onion being sautéed in butter. It’s the smell I woke up to on so many Thanksgiving mornings as my mom was making the stuffing.


21



Help him write a letter to someone in power if he has a question or concern about something he sees going on in the world.


7-11



Just focus on shining on your own terms. Your shine is not dependent on anyone or anything else.


15



Micro-internships. Check out Parker Dewey for ideas.


16, 17, 18



open your own business


20



“Write hard and clear about what hurts.” - Ernest Hemingway


12, 15, 21



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



Action is the antithesis of anxiety.


18



Always hold the door open for the next person.


4-14



If you ever borrow someone’s car, return it with a full tank of gas.


20



You’ll miss me when I’m gone, but if I did my job right you won’t need me.


21



I’m cool with “C”s. Do good work but don’t put too much pressure yourself.


14



When you meet people in an intimidating situation, like a job interview, etc. An easy trick is to imagine them as they were in kindergarten. (Don't talk to them like they'r 5 year-olds! But relate to them on a human level. We're all human - filled with talents and fears and insecurities. No matter how "important" or "unimportant" our station is.


16-21



Stop before you descend too far into the pain. Let yourself be loved. Rest. Eat. Shower. Breath. Sweat. Sing.


10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21



The person you have the most electric connection to may not be the ideal choice for a life partner.


15, 19, 21



Processing an emotion means you’re not acting on it or avoiding it, you’re just with it. I like to picture it as a person and then imagine having a cup of coffee or a beer with it. Hope this helps you. xoxo


13, 16



Remember Mom's birthday


2-21



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


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