A great friend just shared this with me....LOVE IT!
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes."
- Charles R. Swindoll
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Value of a Positive Mind
Life sure has been crazy lately! This pregnancy at times feels as if its flying. Work is crazy, but a good crazy right now. Lots of work travel and visiting clients and making gains. School, while 'easier' this spring, is still a big time commitment and includes a lot of reading. Our personal life hasn't really ceased at all - we're busy with commitments and trying to find time to relax. I'm not complaining though, I love all of this. It's fast paced and busy and right up my ally!
The one thing that I've been thinking a lot about in the midst of my craziness lately is my attitude. I think a lot about a how I react to people's emotions, negative or positive, and if it's a good 'fit' of a relationship.
As a person growing a tiny human being (WOW!) I think it's important to remember that mood and attitude are so important in rearing a child. I do not want to be a parent with a constant scowl or a constant negative remark or opinion. That's not to say that I don't find it natural to have a bad day, or have a bad mood, etc. But it should not be my permanent disposition. It's not who I am.
However, I am realizing that certain things/people/events, etc bring out the negative disposition in me easier than other things/people/events, etc. So the way I see it, I have two approaches I can take.
The first option is learn how to adapt to my environment and 'deal' with it all. After a lot of pondering, I realize that I actually do this quite often, and actually quite willingly. I give a lot of pardons and extend a lot of understanding, its my nature and as much as it may hurt me at times, its the core of who I am and what makes me proud of myself. I've learned that this is not always the best approach for ME. It's the best approach for the thing/person/event on the other side.
The second option is to learn to the cut the fat, the unneedful. This is something that I have struggled with most of my life because it completely negates the first option. I typically don't like it. It seems so final, so harsh, so, IDK, not me? Plus, well, let’s face it, Irish Catholic guilt sure is a bitch. But this year I'm learning that it’s OK to cut the fat from the time to time. Things, people, events, etc they all change. And more importantly, I need to continue to keep in a good state of mind for the sake of my body, mind and soul - b/c I'm breeding another body, mind and soul.
I’ve also learned that if someone or something isn’t bringing out the very best in me, chances are I’m not going to bring out the very best in them/it. The way I see it, then everyone’s time is just wasted and life is just too short for that.
So as I sit back and enjoy the first days of my baby kicking and the daydreams of what is to come, I am going to remember that a positive attitude for me is one of the most important gifts I can give myself, and Poppy, these days and going forward. If it means I have to cut the fat from from my life in order to mantain that disposition, then that is what I will do in order to bring up my child in a loving, happy environment. After all, it’s only what the Popster deserves.
The one thing that I've been thinking a lot about in the midst of my craziness lately is my attitude. I think a lot about a how I react to people's emotions, negative or positive, and if it's a good 'fit' of a relationship.
As a person growing a tiny human being (WOW!) I think it's important to remember that mood and attitude are so important in rearing a child. I do not want to be a parent with a constant scowl or a constant negative remark or opinion. That's not to say that I don't find it natural to have a bad day, or have a bad mood, etc. But it should not be my permanent disposition. It's not who I am.
However, I am realizing that certain things/people/events, etc bring out the negative disposition in me easier than other things/people/events, etc. So the way I see it, I have two approaches I can take.
The first option is learn how to adapt to my environment and 'deal' with it all. After a lot of pondering, I realize that I actually do this quite often, and actually quite willingly. I give a lot of pardons and extend a lot of understanding, its my nature and as much as it may hurt me at times, its the core of who I am and what makes me proud of myself. I've learned that this is not always the best approach for ME. It's the best approach for the thing/person/event on the other side.
The second option is to learn to the cut the fat, the unneedful. This is something that I have struggled with most of my life because it completely negates the first option. I typically don't like it. It seems so final, so harsh, so, IDK, not me? Plus, well, let’s face it, Irish Catholic guilt sure is a bitch. But this year I'm learning that it’s OK to cut the fat from the time to time. Things, people, events, etc they all change. And more importantly, I need to continue to keep in a good state of mind for the sake of my body, mind and soul - b/c I'm breeding another body, mind and soul.
I’ve also learned that if someone or something isn’t bringing out the very best in me, chances are I’m not going to bring out the very best in them/it. The way I see it, then everyone’s time is just wasted and life is just too short for that.
So as I sit back and enjoy the first days of my baby kicking and the daydreams of what is to come, I am going to remember that a positive attitude for me is one of the most important gifts I can give myself, and Poppy, these days and going forward. If it means I have to cut the fat from from my life in order to mantain that disposition, then that is what I will do in order to bring up my child in a loving, happy environment. After all, it’s only what the Popster deserves.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Taking Registry Suggestions!
Ok, so I'm new at this baby stuff - so I'm looking for help as we plan for our registry, please!
I dont need a stroller, or a car seat because I've got those already - but I'm looking for recommendations on the the other stuff: bottles, diapers, wipes, butt cream, etc.
What are things you couldn't live without while you raised your baby that I must register for?
What were the items you registered for, but never used? What was a waste?
Tell me why you do or don't like these things.
Thanks!
I dont need a stroller, or a car seat because I've got those already - but I'm looking for recommendations on the the other stuff: bottles, diapers, wipes, butt cream, etc.
What are things you couldn't live without while you raised your baby that I must register for?
What were the items you registered for, but never used? What was a waste?
Tell me why you do or don't like these things.
Thanks!
Making my heart flutter
I absolutely love the sound of my little one’s heartbeat. I could listen to it all day. For starters, it’s always nice to know the baby is still doing well inside its temporary, efficiency apartment. But more than that, it’s amazing to know to know that MP and I created that very heartbeat. Haven’t even met the Popster yet and I already know it’s the coolest thing we ever did. That makes my heart flutter.
I went today for my monthly check up at the OB. I met with a third doctor in the practice, Dr. Dillon. Dr. Dillon was a very nice, calming man. I learned he’s from Pittsburgh. It all makes sense now why I liked him. He helped me a bit today because I’ve not yet felt Poppy kick. I knew this was to be expected as my placenta is front of my belly. He reassured me that by my next visit, I should be feeling kicks! I can’t wait!
I’m now 17.5 weeks along and feeling great. RLS has been acting up a bit more lately but that’s not surprising, or for me, really pregnancy related. I’ve been feeling great and I am enjoying playing landlord to our bundle of joy! I can't wait for MP to be able to feel the kicks. I am paitently waiting for that day!
We are starting to do more planning for the baby – including setting a date for the baptism. I’m so excited for that. We’ve asked one Godparent so far and that person was overjoyed. I hope the second one will be just as pleased.
MP and I enjoyed a really nice weekend that consisted of just hanging out together and doing things as they came up, which was nice. We went to the horse races and to meet a friend for his birthday. Pregnancy hasn’t slowed me down at all and I appreciate that.
Let’s go Steelers!
I went today for my monthly check up at the OB. I met with a third doctor in the practice, Dr. Dillon. Dr. Dillon was a very nice, calming man. I learned he’s from Pittsburgh. It all makes sense now why I liked him. He helped me a bit today because I’ve not yet felt Poppy kick. I knew this was to be expected as my placenta is front of my belly. He reassured me that by my next visit, I should be feeling kicks! I can’t wait!
I’m now 17.5 weeks along and feeling great. RLS has been acting up a bit more lately but that’s not surprising, or for me, really pregnancy related. I’ve been feeling great and I am enjoying playing landlord to our bundle of joy! I can't wait for MP to be able to feel the kicks. I am paitently waiting for that day!
We are starting to do more planning for the baby – including setting a date for the baptism. I’m so excited for that. We’ve asked one Godparent so far and that person was overjoyed. I hope the second one will be just as pleased.
MP and I enjoyed a really nice weekend that consisted of just hanging out together and doing things as they came up, which was nice. We went to the horse races and to meet a friend for his birthday. Pregnancy hasn’t slowed me down at all and I appreciate that.
Let’s go Steelers!
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