Music, music, music, music, music...........

Hey Everyone. Yesterday was my birthday. It was a great day. I went to NYC to see Spamalot. The Monty Python play. It was very, very funny.

Anyway, before the play I was in a Broadway store and found an old CD of a Broadway revival that I used to listen to when I was kid. It was called, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

A while back, I blogged about how important music is in our lives. As we get older and get busier with kids and jobs and all of the things we have to do, we forget how great music can make us feel.

So, we're in the car on our way back from the theatre and we decided to listen to the CD. I was instantly brought back to when I was a kid. All of these great feelings came rushing back. There's something that music does for me. I don't know if you guys out there get the same feelings, but music can change my mood in an instant.

Where I am going with this is that when you're in a negative mood or feeling down, throw on some music that you love or dig out those old tapes you used to listen to as a kid or teenager. There was a reason we listened to music all the time when we were younger. It was because it made us feel good.

Also, not having to listen to Barney and the Wiggles constantly in the car is a blessing. That stuff can really start to get to you after a while. Introduce your kids to the stuff that you actually liked as a kid. A while back I made a couple of CD's for the kids with all the music I liked as a kid. The CD consisted of, Willy Wonka, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Muppets, School House Rock and my all time favorite, Really Rosie.

We all have favorites and if you sign up for one of those online music download sites, you can pratically find anything and burn a CD. Then get rid of all that Disney crap, unless you like that Disney crap, no offense.

I think it's so important for us as parents to bring things to our children, if you have the means, that can open their minds up to different things. For instance, when I was a kids, I loooooved Annie. I sung it in the shower, listened to the tape constantly and thought I could become her one day. On my twelth birthday, my great Aunt Anna and my mother brought me to NYC to see Annie on Broadway. I was so excited and in awe. The best part for me was actually watching the orchestra. I was amazed that a group of people could make such wonderful music. I don't know how I thought the music got there, but I was elated.

Those are the things I want my kids to see. I don't want them to just think everything is electronically created. There are people behind everything. It's a beautiful thing.

So, my intention for you all today is to dig out some old music, throw it on, and drift back to an easier time when things weren't so, so important. If only for a few minutes, you can become that kid again and feel that kid feeling. You know what I mean.

And always remember, we are in this together.

Who Do You Connect With?????

Hey Everyone. I hope you all are doing well.

When I woke up in the morning, I am usually up earlier than the children. So, I start to do my thing and every morning without fail, my little son comes over and gives me a hug. Every time he comes off the school bus, he comes over and gives me a hug. It may sound small to all of you but to me, it just re-affirms why my first priority are my children and my family.

How many of you can honestly say that you make a connection with someone else everyday?

Do have physical contact with someone every day?

The importance of connecting with someone every day is under rated. When I was a child, I remember getting up, getting ready for school and off I went. Sometimes, I didn't even speak to anyone.

Would having connected with someone every morning have made a difference in my life and the choices I made. I think so!

When my little son comes to me in the morning and connects with me, he gets what he needs for the day. I also get my wake up call that reminds me that I have a huge responsibility. My responsibility is to raise my children. My job is to get them ready to be happy, well adjusted adults who can go out into the world and live healthy and happy lives.

That one little hug gives me and my son the opportunity to quietly say to each other, "I am here. I will always be here. I love you."

I think that these little connections we make with others make the difference between feeling alone in this world, which can happen very easily if we're not careful, or feeling that no matter what, we are loved.

Yesterday I discussed the importance of a higher power in your life. I talked about that so intently because many of us aren't fortuate enough to have someone there to hug in the morning. So what do we do?

In my book, What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women, I discuss the important of Establishing a Sisterline. For you women out there, this is key to getting through your day and not feeling like you are alone and wasting your time. Your "sisters" will always keep you on your path. They will listen and guide you through your trials that only another woman can identify with. We need each other.

My intention for you today is to connect with someone. Establish that Sisterline that you need to feel like someone in the world understands and loves you.

Keep you eyes open for my new venture. I am currently creating eWorkbooks. These workbooks are being written to accompany my book.
They are going to focus on the each principle so that once you read the book, you can then go back and work on each principle and make it part of your daily life.

I look forward to sharing these eWorkbooks with you. They will be available on my website.

And always remember, we are in this together.

Kerri

Who Do You Live For??????

Hey Everyone. I hope you are all well with this cold weather and change of the season. My little one Charlotte has a nasty cold and is MISERABLE.

This morning I asked someone what the first thing he thought of was when he woke up and he said, his cat. So that led me to today's blog.

How many of you find that everything you do is for someone important in your life?

How many of you find that there isn't anyone or anything that you care enough about in your life to forge forward when times get rough?

I know for myself that when I am going through some trial in my life, that my drive to get well or make it through the issue is directly related to my family. I know for a fact that if I didn't have my children or my husband, I would have made a lot of negative decisions in my life. They are my source of strength and help me to perservere through any "problems" I might face.

Unfortunately, there are so many of you out there that probably have nothing or noone to love. Is that a choice? I don't know. But what I've found through my personal experience is that it is so important for everyone to have something that they love more than themselves.

Don't get me wrong, loving yourself is imperative, but so many of us, and I think it is in our nature, are stronger for others. This in turn helps us to be stronger for ourselves.

Do you understand?

So, I thought of some ways that we can begin to look outside of ourselves for strength.

The first one is obvious.
Use your higher power. If you don't have one, get one!
The strength that one can receive from their higher power is endless. I
turn to my higher power for strength every day and I truly beleive that he has
carried me when I couldn't walk on my own.

The second is adopt someone.
What I mean is, how many people out there are alone and helpless.
What about that elderly neighbor across the street?
How about that single mother or father who can use a little support just to go grocery shopping?

The most popular one would be adopting a pet.
I've heard so many people talk about their pets and how important they are to them. Get a kitten.
Then everyday when you get home, that little one is waiting for you.
It needs you. It gives you unconditional love.

And isn't that what we all truly want, to feel needed and loved unconditionally.

For me that comes from two sources, my God and my children.

I've been blessed with the ability to see the miracles around me.
You can see them too if you just watch and listen.

My intention for you today is to learn to love something besides yourself.
Give of yourself to others and the blessings you will get back from the universe will be endless.

Remember to see those little miracles that are in front of your eyes.
Wipe away the toxic haze and you will see them. I promise.

And always remember, we are in this together.

Kerri

Resentment Has Power Over None!!!!!

Hey Everyone. I hope you are all well and living in your power. Yesterday I talked about Fear as an obstacle to achieving what it is you truly want in life.

Today I wanted to focus on another toxic emotion. Resentment! How many of you find yourself home, taking care of the house, the family, the dog, and forgetting about yourselves?

It's easy for mothers and fathers who stay home with the kids to fall into the "resentment pit!"

Prior to writing my book, What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women, I found myself in this same hole. I found myself thinking that everyone else is doing what they want to do in life except me. I would think that I was the only one stuck in a situation that I myself had created. That's when I stopped one day and asked myself, "How did I get here?" "How did I become this angry, resentful person?"

The revelation was quite disturbing. and realize that the revelation was not where I was, but how I viewed myself. I am a good mother, a good wife, sister, friend. So why was I constantly viewing myself as stuck or that my life was any worse off than anyone else's?

Back to reality! The day that I finally understood that I create my own destiny, that I am the only one that can change where I am, how I am feeling and how to move forward was a day that I was finally FREE!

That's right! It is freedom from the shackles of the mind when you can look at yourself in the mirror and say, "It's all up to you!" It gives us power. We become powerful once more. We regain that instinctive love for ourselves that we were born with and meant to carry throughout our lives.

So today I would like you all to shed that toxic thinking. Some of us still hold on to our childhoods, what we were told as children, and society's view of where we should be right now in our lives.

How many of you were told that you were stupid in school? I know a few so called "stupid" kids that are professionals running their own businesses successfully. You know who you are.

How many of you were told or heard in your households as kids that we just weren't the type of people to be rich? I personally know a few people that pulled themselves out of the confines of that stereotype who are wealthy beyond their wildest dreams.

Was it your mother who told you to find a rich guy to marry so you'd be set for life? That worked! LOL!

I need you all to understand that once you shed these toxic ideals and realize that You Choose Who You Will Become. If who you are right now, at this very moment makes you smile, then you're there already. Be proud of your life! Even if it isn't what everyone else thinks it should be.

Because, honestly, at the end of the day, all there is is yourself and God! Do you think he really cares if you're a doctor or a lawyer or own a mini mansion in the hills. I don't think so!

My intention for you today is to re-acquaint yourself with who you really are and why you are such an awesome person.

And always remember, we are in this together!

Kerri

Is Fear your problem? Are you ready to overcome it?

Hey Everyone. It's been a few days since I blogged on this site. Have you ever noticed that if you put out the intentions of what you want, you get it.

When I am strong and have the self confidence that what I am doing and what I am feeling, people around me treat me the same way. If I demand respect, I get it. (usually) When you truly believe that what you are doing or what you think is right, you will never lose faith in yourself.

When I wrote my book, What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women, my sole intention was to help women. I truly believe that all of the opportunities that have arisen since writing the book in my life are directly related to my initial intention. When we put ourselves out there in the universe, the direction comes to us. We just have to be sure to not let those opportunities pass us by.

When I was younger, I always was faced with a lot of fear related to anything I wanted to do with my life. Fear is a very strong emotion and can cripple anyone who lets it take over. Fear comes in many forms. Whether it is going to the coffee shop alone, taking a class, going for that walk, stopping an addiction such as food, alcohol, drugs, smoking, it is what stops us from moving forward in our lives and finding our Power Within.

Isn't it why we were put on this earth? To find that power that we all have inside of us that makes us truly loving and giving individuals. We all have it inside of us. It is just waiting there to be tapped.

How will you overcome your fear today? What baby step will you take to move forward just a tiny bit? Let me know. I really would love to help those out there who want what I've been given. It's a freedom that is attainable if you want it.

Would you like to be free today? Free of the clutter in your mind and the fear that holds you back from finding your true self?

My intention for you today is to tap into that power within you all and take a step forward to living the life you were meant to live.

And always remember, we are in this together!

Da, da, da, daaahhh!!!! It's Super Mom!!!!!

Hey Everyone. I hope you are all well. Life is amazing. Did you ever notice that you either have everything going on at once, or nothing at all?

How do we deal with these situations without going crazy?

I always say that I have to prioritize what it is I am doing at the moment.
I know for myself that my family is my priority. But, then when I start to pursue other things, businesses, outside of my mommy role, I begin to waiver from my initial priority. Then, the guilt comes in. No one makes me feel guilty, I just think it is ingrained in us as females and mothers to feel guilty from time to time.

So, I then look at the men in my life. How do they go to work every day, stay there for hours and not feel the guilt that I tend to make myself feel? The next question I always ask myself is, "How can I just assume that they aren't feeling guilty?"

Well, I've come to the conclusion that it all has to do with knowing what it is that I want in my life, and how to incorporate them all without ignoring any of the important people and things in my life.

Da, da, da, daaahhh.......enter Super Mom!!!!!!!

Becoming super mom is a really great ego trip but in the end, it isn't really conducive to good mental health. Because super mom eventually becomes leave me alone mom. Not good.

For all of you Super Moms out there who can identify, give yourself a good pat on the back and realize that know matter how super you think you are, you do need help.

So, how do we get help? Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

For those who are financially well equipped.....get a cleaning person. This will help you immensely. I don't mean Mrs. Garrett.....I mean someone to come into the house a couple of times a month to do all the hard work. Mop the floors, clean the bathroom, change the sheets, etc, etc.

Again, for those who have the money.......
Look into those new fangled cooking clubs.
I'll explain. You go to their store, they have all the food set up. You then go around the room and assemble meals for the week. You then bring them home, put them in the fridge and when it is time for dinner, you pop them in the oven. What could be better than that?

Lastly, for those who are running businesses and need to be on top of things, and you have small children, get a nanny!!!!!

I don't mean that you won't be with your kids, but get someone who will be with you during the day so that if you need to run to the business, make phone calls, etc, you have that person with you to take over. In the meantime, while you are home, the nanny can do other things like some of those cleaning duties you can't get to.

There are really great daycares out there that the kids love. I know that my little Charlotte would love to be in school all the time. She just gets bored at home with me. But, that's life.

I know that it is really difficult for all you ladies who want to raise your children and follow your dream of having a business. It just is hard because we are expected to do everything in the home, with the kids, the husband, and the business. All I can say is chalk it up to perseverance.

I once read a verse, poem, whatever you want to call it. It was from a very intelligent "man" and it makes a lot of sense if you want to have it all. Here it goes........

Press On

Nothing in the world can
Take the place of persistence.
Talent will not;
Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not;
unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education alone will not;
The world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are
Omnipotent!

Take what you can and leave the rest!
And always remember, we are in this together.

Kerri

A Cosmic Trigger Event Is Occurring on October 17

A Cosmic Trigger Event Is Occurring
On The 17th Of October 2006

This is the beginning, one of many trigger events to come between now and 2013. An ultraviolet (UV) pulse beam radiating from higher dimensions in universe-2 will cross paths with the Earth on this day. Earth will remain approximately within this UV beam for 17 hours of your time.
This beam resonates with the heart chakra, it is radiant fluorescent in nature, blue/magenta in color.

Although it resonates in this frequency band it is above the color frequency spectrum of your universe-1 which you, Earth articulate in. However due to the nature of your soul and soul groups operating from Universe-2 frequency bands it will have an effect.

The effect is every thought and emotion will be amplified intensely one million-fold. Yes, we will repeat, all will be amplified one million times and more. Every thought, every emotion, every intent, every will, no matter if it is good, bad, ill, positive, negative, will be amplified one million times in strength.

What does this mean?

Since all matter manifest is due to your thoughts, i.e. what you focus on, this beam will accelerate these thoughts and solidify them at an accelerated rate making them manifest a million times faster than they normally would.

For those that do not comprehend. Your thoughts, what you focus on create your reality. This UV beam thus can be a dangerous tool. For if you are focused on thoughts which are negative to your liking they will manifest into your reality almost instantly. Then again this UV beam can be a gift if you choose it to be.

Mission-1017 requires approximately one million people to focus on positive, benign, good willed thoughts for themselves and the Earth and Humanity on this day. Your thoughts can be of any nature of your choosing, but remember whatever you focus on will be made manifest in a relatively faster than anticipated time frame. To some the occurrences may almost be bordering on the miracle. All we ask is positive thoughts of love, prosperity, healing, wealth, kindness, gratitude be focused on.

This UV beam comes into full affect for 17 hrs on the 17th of October 2006. No matter what time zone you are in the hours are approximately 10:17 am on the 17th of October to 1:17 am on the 18th October. The peak time will be 17:10 (5:10 pm) on the 17th October. You do not need to be in a meditative state through out this time, though would be beneficial. The main key time no matter what time zone you are in will be the peak time of 17:10 (5:10 pm).

Perhaps at this time if you can find a peaceful spot or location to focus. The optimum is out in the vicinity of grounded nature, likened to that of a large tree or next to the ocean waves. Focus on whatever it is you desire. What is required for the benefit of all Earth and Humanity is positive thoughts of loving nature.

We call this UV beam trigger event, "818" gateway.

Please forward this message to as many people as you know who will use this cosmic trigger event to focus positive, good willed thoughts. We require approximately 1-million people across globe to actively participate in this event. Please use whatever communication mediums you have at your disposal. Reach out to as many people as possible. We require 1-million plus people at the least to trigger a shift for humanity from separation and fragmentation to one of unification and oneness. This is your opportunity to take back what is rightfully yours i.e. Peace and Prosperity for all Earth and Mankind.

This is a gift, a life line from your universe so to speak, an answer to your prayers. What you do with it and whether or not you choose to participate is your choice.

Only Love Prevails. Be the change you want to see. "In the end, only kindness matters" Peace-it begins with me!"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.""What could you not accept, if you but knew that."

How many of you are using your Circle???

Hey Everyone. I hope you are all well. Today I want to talk about how many of you ladies have been using your circle of sisters. I use my sisters (women) everyday but sometimes it's a little hard to get through to them. We all have to remember that everyone has stuff going on in their lives. Sometimes it is good to reach out to your women even if they can't get back to you. Just remember to keep reaching out. You never know how that phone message on the machine will effect someone. Everyone needs a little TLC every once in a while, even though we pretend we don't.

Another issue I've noticed lately is that many women feel like they are single parents even though they're married. I find this frequently through speaking with women who stay home with their children. They feel like they are only with children constantly. Then when their husbands come home, they only talk about the children, eat dinner (if he makes it home) and then turn on the television and veg out. I've heard many times that the television really damages a marriage. The reason being that there is no communication. Even though you're sitting in the same room, you are not talking or even cuddling with each other.

When was the last time you actually laid down on the couch with your husband and just talked?

Do you find that you are resentful towards your spouse because you feel like you have to take care of everything in the house and then aren't praised for your efforts?

Remember that the spouse that is out working all day is feeling the same way. In most cases, they are not out with their friends, the bar or golfing. They are at work trying to make a difference in the family. Their intention is to move the family forward and give them all of the things that they probably didn't have when they were young. Then, when they come home they are confronted with a resentful spouse. It's hard to be supportive when you feel ignored, but it's important to try.

The problem with all of this is that once you finally have time together, you are both exhausted and really don't feel like talking. Or, even worse, you get used to living this way and really don't care anymore that they're always at work. You get used to being alone. This is where the single parent feeling comes in. It's easier for us as humans to just accept what is going on then to try to make a change. You are living separate lives in the same house.

How do we resolve this issue? I really don't have the answer. Can you believe that I don't have the answer? Well, remember we are all on the same path, trying to find our Power Within. It just becomes difficult when your Power includes someone else.

So, what do I do? I just try to have faith in my path and that what I am doing in this life is what I am meant to be doing. I know that my higher power only has good intentions for my life. What I do with it is up to me. I know that I am never truly alone. I always have my God with me. I use him to help me get through those days when I just feel lost. It's important to have a connection with something. Find one and use it.

On days when I am feeling totally alone, I remember the tools that I use from my book, What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women. It has helped me greatly and I hope that you all have gotten the book and have read it. I am hoping that you all are finding your strength within and realizing that you don't have to be alone.

There are so many of us out there feeling the same way. Reach out and find us. We need each other and that's the only way to understand that our lives are not that unique. We are the same. We love out families, our children, and our spouses. We just need to refocus our energies on keeping ourselves healthy. Because we all know that when mommy isn't happy, no one is.

My intention for you today is to reach out and find those women in your life that may need you as much as you may need them. Don't sit in your house and feel sorry for yourself. If you don't have anyone to reach out to, email me. I can be your connection until you find your own.

And always, remember, we are in this together.

Kerri

Woke up, got out of bed and dragged a comb across my head....................

Hey Everyone. Hope you all had a good weekend. I realized this morning that I have been waking up way too late. I had a good system going there for a while where I would wake up before my kids and have at least a half hour before they woke up.

There is something to be said about quiet time. When I wake up and everyone is screaming and wanting breakfast or a book to be read to them and I've barely opened my eyes, it's a little frustrating. How I start my day is important. Although one of the best tools I ever found and put into practice was being able to restart my day at any time.

This is invaluable when all hell breaks loose in the morning. (mom's you know what I mean) It just frazzles you and makes you crazy. Another issue I've been having lately is waking up with a flood of "have to do's." You know when you wake up and immediately start thinking about what you HAVE TO DO! I usually stop, take a breath and realize that I don't HAVE TO DO anything. I choose what needs to be done and then what I would like to do.

There are some days when you just have to take a break. Sit on your couch and don't DO anything. Now I don't mean not feeding the children or brushing your teeth. I mean sticking to that regiment that you follow every day. Take a break. Wait a little while. Get your thoughts together and just wait until you get that wind that sweeps you up and brings you back up to speed. It will help a lot.

The time change is coming so try not to beat yourself up for being more tired than usual. Less sunlight at this time of year will also make you feel a little low. Just be aware that the seasons are changing and we often change a little with them. Go with the change. Embrace it and do what you can to glide into the changes.

My intention for you today is to be gentle on yourself. Give yourselves the gift of slow and steady.

And always remember, we are in this together.

How do you plan to get through the Holidays?

Hey Everyone. Sometimes I find that I can easily lose sight of what's important in life. How many of you find this problem in your lives? We worry constantly about all of the "stuff" that we may lose or how we may be inconvenienced if we don't get 2000 cable channels. I often wish that I could go back to the easier times when things were slow and steady. Kids played outside. They used their imaginations. There was one car in the driveway and daddy came home at 5:00. Unfortunately, it's not like that anymore and if it was, I wouldn't be able to blog everyday.

So what does this all mean? Not much! All it means to me is that I have to be grateful for everyday and realize that my family has it much better than many other families out there. In fact, my life today is a thousand times better than it was when I grew up.

This time of year is beautiful in most places. The leaves are turning, the crisp air is moving in and many of us begin to prepare for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Let the games begin! I have made a promise to myself that this year I am going to focus on what this all means. If I am going to give gifts, instead of going out on a shopping binge, I want all of my gifts to my family to reflect something from me. Not from TJ Max. Sorry everyone in my family, this year isn't going to be about designer this and I got this on sale that.

I hope you can all join me in reflecting on what's truly important. Why do we do all of the things we do during this time of year? Ask yourself, is it really as enjoyable as it once was? Do you feel that anticipation that you did as a child? Remember how wonderful it felt to give your parents that gift you made at school and how wonderfully they accepted it. I would like to feel that way again. Obviously, I can't because I've been jaded by age, but if I can capture just a glimpse of what my children are feeling, it will all have been worth it.

After all, isn't it all about family? That's how I would like it to be in my home. I plan to achieve this and pass it on. How am I going to do it? I'm not sure yet. All I can do is take baby steps and enjoy the journey. What would you do? Let me know.

If you haven't had a chance to get my book, What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women, now is the time. This season is about change and together, using the principles in my book, we can make our lives what we've always wanted them to be.

My intention for you all today is to refocus your priorities. Let's truly take stock in how we are living our lives. If faith still important to you? Do you just stockpile everything in the house? I know that more stuff makes us feel secure but, come on! Eighteen rolls of paper towels? You get what I'm trying to say. Let's take this road together.

And always remember, we are in this together!

You got to Accentuate the positive..............

Hey Everyone. Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut? It's so easy to get into a negative space that sometimes becomes difficult to pull yourself out of.

How do we pull ourselves out of these negative spaces and put on our positive glasses?
It may sound silly but that's just what I do. I take off those negative glasses and put on the positive ones. Action speaks louder than words. When we physically take action to change how we are feeling, our minds follow.

There are some issues that pop up in life that are more important than others. You've heard of the broken shoelace theory. Here's the scenario. You make it through some huge, detrimental experience with flying colors and then your shoelace breaks and you freak. Unfortunately by that point you're already out there where it is difficult to get back.

So how do you stop yourself from getting to that point. For me, I have to stop myself. Think about what the issue actually is that is causing me the stress and take a long, deep breath. Because, in the end, how important will this issue be. The way I feel is that as long as at the end of the day, I am with my family, everything will be fine. I have no idea what the plan for me in the future is. None of us know what the future will bring for us. All we can do is live every day to the fullest and try to enjoy it. Don't cloud your head with all the "might happens." Live in the here and now while continuing to be smart about the way you live your life.

I'm not saying go out and quit your job and move to a log cabin in the woods, although right now that sounds like a great idea, I am saying that you just have to see everything through those positive eyes. And when all hell breaks loose around you, stop, breath and realize that in the end everything will be find.

My intention for you today is to live in a positive space. Living in the negative is just a waste of time and it won't bring anything but frustration.

And always remember, we are in this together.

Will you be their rock or their excuse?????????

Hi Everyone. This weekend I had a chance to reintroduce myself to my two little girls. It's always a good thing to have alone time with your kids. When Mom and Dad are together, there are two versions of how things are done. Although it's awesome for us to be together as a family, when one parent is alone with the kids, they get a different view of each parent. And, we are different. Men and women are different. That is not news.

So, my son slept over his uncle's house, some male bonding, and me and my girls did some "girly" things. What do you think we did first? Shop! We went and got some Halloween decorations. We later put them up, made some cookies, put on a fire in the fireplace and read books and ate cookies. What's better than that?

Spending time with children alone can sometimes be a frightening concept. The first thing we think of is, "What are we going to do all day?" Trying to get everything done in the house should not even be in the equation. It won't happen. I find that when I try to go against the grain of reality, it never works out the way I thought it would and it only brings frustration and feelings of defeat.

It's very easy to entertain little girls. Although all girls are different, we are innately the same. We all like the same things, we just learn at an early age to ignore those feelings of wanting to be pretty or looking nice. When we don't have someone to talk to or guide us through those feelings, we learn how to turn them into something else. Girls are known for self destructive behavior or making negative decisions related to their body image. And as we know, these feelings follow us into adulthood. It's only then that we begin to see the damage and begin to repair it.

But, wouldn't it have been nice when you were a little girl to have your mom or some other influential woman in your life to say, "you're beautiful" or "those girls just don't know you" or "let's go fix your hair" etc, etc, etc.....

When I was a kid, I was a tomboy. Not because I wanted to be, but because I was too embarrassed to look pretty. I can't tell you why here in this blog because it would be five pages long, but I have my suspicions and I think I am right on the money. I can say that one of the reasons was that I had to be tough. I wouldn't allow myself to be affected by life.

Email me if you want to talk more about this topic.

All I know is that I am here for my girls and my little boy to answer questions, give hugs, set boundaries, and all that good stuff that I just wasn't privvy to as a kid.

How are you supporting your kids today?

My intention for you today is to look at your children through a child's eyes. Listen to what they are saying and realize that you are their rock.

And always remember, that we are in this together!

Kerri