Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Impacting Kids with your own Goals

In September, I posted my "40 Before 40" list which is a list of 40 things I want to do before I turn 40. As a mom, it's goes without saying that my kids have been listening to me talk about all the things I'm going to do or have already done. I didn't realize how much they were paying attention though until they came to me with their own lists. Check 'em out below:

Finn's 8 Before 8
1. Go to the Museum of Science and History
2. Have my cousins come to visit
3. Get or read 100 chapter books
4. Make a Karmic Acts of Kindness book and video
5. Have a party
6. Take a trip to either our cousins house or Grandpa & Grandma's house
7. Find a smooth rock
8. Invite every single one of my friends to my 8th birthday

Ainsley's 7 Before 7
1. Dance on a stage in front of people
2. Ride a horse
3. Plant a garden with trees, bushes and flowers
4. See a ballet or show like Little Mermaid (I took her to see Little Mermaid on stage)
5. Learn more dance and ballet
6. Start reading more books
7. Have a playdate with McKenna


Bailey's 5 Before 5
1. Learn how to peel a banana
2. Learn how to open my snacks and put lids on things
3. Visit a farm and ride a horse
4. Buy Strawberry Shortcake doll - the one where she is a baby
5. Sing in front of my friends and family


Everything I do as a parent and a person impacts my children. I'm proud to see the impact bring such positive results of forward movement. Try it for yourself. Make a list of things you want to get done and share it with your family. Chances are they will become just as excited about reaching new dreams and goals as you are!

In chaos and creativity,
JWS

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