If I had my child to raise all over again

by nspt4kids.com

"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." 

by Diane Loomans

by goldenprairieplc.ca

As a first time mom, I'm freaking anxious on how to raise my child. I have a lot of questions in mind. What-to-dos and what-not-to-dos kind of questions. And everyday, I have this mom-guilt feeling that I may not be giving undivided attention to my child... or that I may not be doing what I'm supposed to be doing. You know what I mean right? And that quote above reminds me that time is precious, that my child is growing up so quickly. I don't want to find myself in the future having regrets because I haven't been the best mother I could be if I've just focused enough. Having said that, I think, I'm still thinking about me. Erase, delete, remove. I should not miss the true message of the quote. I guess, I should just simplify - SPEND QUALITY TIME, BE ATTENTIVE & FOCUSED and CONNECT to my child.