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Favorite Quote

May 10, 2013 By Diane and Chad 1 Comment

Some of my favorite bloggers have been doing an ‘Every Day in May’ blog….way too adventurous for me:)) But there are some great topics that I may have to try here and there during the rest of the month!

Today’s topic: What is your favorite quote?

That is not an easy thing for me to answer because I love inspirational quotes of all kinds. But one quote has been a part of my life for what seems like forever:

“DO WHAT’S BEST FOR KIDS!”

In all ways, at all times, by all people…this should be uppermost in all of our minds. Doing what’s right both educationally and emotionally for our kids will lead to the most important characteristics becoming those that lead these kids successfully into the future. Ignoring the academics doesn’t work, but neither does ignoring the emotional. For those who try to maintain a businesslike atmosphere in schools…shame on you! Learning comes in all forms but must be integrated into the whole person and all centers of the brain. Whether you are a parent, teacher, administrator, or businessman on the street….please use your brain and your heart to influence those who influence our children.

Whew! I guess I got that off my chest, huh?

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #60

April 25, 2013 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #60

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

Three beautiful quotations for you today!

1) Every day is a gift. Don’t send it back unopened.

2) Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

3) Do small things with great love.

Finding inspirational quotes always helps to shape my day in a positive way:)))

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #59

April 11, 2013 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #59

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

1) celebrating Scott’s birthday at Mongolian BBQ…hilarious!

yum

grillin' up the food..

poor Scott...ha, ha...foil helmet and singing "I'm a Little Teapot"

at least he was rewarded with a free sundae!

oh, no...poor puppy was afraid of the new look!!

2) being able to help teachers with their unending testing….I brought home some theme tests to grade at home

stacks of them

3) had book club this week…book was Fall of Giants by Ken Follett, next month The Kitchen House and then The Forgotten Garden

thought this was hilarious!!

I hope you are having a delightful Thursday:))

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #55

February 14, 2013 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #55

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

1) adorable baby….so sweet

just 5 days old

2) a new recipe for bread…sooo easy!!

3) a quote for you: “If you want OTHERS to be happy, practice compassion. If YOU want to be happy, practice compassion.” Pretty cool, huh?

Have a delightful day!

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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My Love

November 10, 2012 By Diane and Chad 1 Comment

Gone, but definitely not forgotten…

F2 12/45 – 11/96

Still, and always, my love!!

I love this quote: “I can’t promise that I’ll be here for the rest of your life, but I can promise that I’ll love you for the rest of mine.” That, in a nutshell, is how I feel. Overpowering, never ending love…and though some may disagree…I KNOW that he is still here with me, bringing my joy in so many ways, sending me messages if I choose to hear them, enveloping me with his love. Life is good!!

You may have seen some of these photos before, but here I am sharing them again…can’t help it…it brings me peace!

Having photos give me so much happiness…we had a great life together….absolutely wonderful boys…and he left behind a legacy of love! I love you, my one and only:)

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Thankful Thursdays #36

September 27, 2012 By Diane and Chad 3 Comments

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #36

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

1) the coming of fall, my favorite season…sweatshirts and socks…and the beautiful, gorgeous autumn leaves in Michigan

2) a quote from Albert Einstein:

“The ideas that have lighted my way and, time after time, have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.”

3) and another from Tatum Wiehahn:

“Be truthful in all you do. Be loving to all you meet. Be kind in all you share. Be humble for all you have. Be happy in all your circumstances. Be the kind of person that people can look up to.”

Kindness, beauty, and truth….they do lead to happiness! Have a great day and share it with others:)

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Thankful Thursdays #30

August 16, 2012 By Diane and Chad 1 Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #30

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

1) “Everything is a learned behavior.” Doesn’t this quote make you think?? Perhaps as parents and educators we can make sure what children learn is what we want them to know…including behaviors and character traits!

2) Have you read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak? It is AMAZING!!! What a beautifully written and thoughtful story….the language is so good it takes your breath away. I strongly recommend you try it! I won’t tell you what it’s about because my language doesn’t fit the author’s so it would lose something in the telling….honestly, a wonderful read!!

3) I did my second day of Meals on Wheels today…whew, it was so much easier the 2nd time. I found the houses easier and finished in just over an hour of driving time. I think I like it:)))

just because he makes me happy:)

Enjoy your perfectly wonderful day and share your happiness with others!!

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #19

May 31, 2012 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #19

Here are three things that make me happy and bring me joy:

1) waking up in the morning to bright sunshine pouring in the window and birds singing their songs…

2) recognizing the students that I have taught….this year’s seniors…I looped with them from fourth to fifth grades, and 5 of them I also had in second grade….I got to know them pretty well…a wonderful group of kids!!! Best wishes to them!

4th grade sweeties

smart, kind, responsible....awesome!

3) an Apache blessing for you:

may the sun bring you new energy by day,

may the moon softly restore you by night,

may the rain wash away your worries,

may the breeze blow new strength into your being,

may you walk greatly through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #15

May 3, 2012 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #15

Here are three things that bring me joy and make me happy:

1) another quote from Caroline Myss:

“See the good in everything. No matter what comes your way, your task is to see only the favorable attributes in it.”

2) more old slides:

long ago backpacking!!

and long ago cross country skiing!

3) …and a quote from me….”Embrace your differences…love people for who they are, not who you want them to be.”

Happy is what you look for and then what you find only if you can be happy with where you are now:))

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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Joyful Thursdays #13

April 19, 2012 By Diane and Chad Leave a Comment

What brings you joy, makes you happy, gives you peace? Here are some photos, quotes, and thoughts that make me joyful.

Joyful Thursdays #13

Here are three things that bring me joy and make me happy:

1) finding a pen that works for you from the amazing number that don’t…

only a couple of these work well for me...

I think I prefer the cheapest pens…no gel pens, and I like the skinnier ones. They just ‘fit’ better!

2) a lovely audience at the Rochester library for our workshop…thanks for joining us:)

3) a quote for you from Wisdom for Healing Cards by Caroline Myss:

“This is a day to practice the power of choice – choose the quality of mood you want.”

Happiness is all around you…go find it!!

Happy Parenting!

D and C

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