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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 my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
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.
-- Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"
Today will never come again. Tomorrow may be the day that your youngest child takes his first step. Today may be the day that your oldest daughter announces her engagement. Yesterday may be the last time your six year old asked you to play dolls. Do today what you wish you had done yesterday, and you'll be happier tomorrow.
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