Sunday, October 11, 2009

Fernwood Botantical Garden in Niles




We enjoyed the beautiful day outside at Fernwood. The kids especially loved the train exhibit and scavenger hunt. We will go back there as often as we can... it is such a great place!
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
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 see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.

Grandpa and Grandma Joey

Grandpa and Grandma Joey