I feel like I say no a lot. Especially to the little ones that mean the most to me. I don't want them to grow up remembering a mama who always said "not now" or "maybe later" or just flat out "no." My amazing cousin Linn has a great blog on organization . It is full of "everyday ideas to simplify and organize your life." We all know that I have LONG way to go before I'd call myself organized (or simplified for that matter...) but I love her thoughts. Recently she shared a link to another mom's fabulous post about saying that word that is magic to all of our ears:
Read it here, you'll be glad you did!
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One thing I always remember Sister Hinckley saying is how often she tried to say "yes" to her children. I can't remember the exact quote right off hand, but I know she said something along those lines. I have tried to do that, but I think I will try even harder. Thanks for sharing!
You sweet thing--thanks for the kind mention! That article had a huge impact on me and I'm still working on "Yes!" being more automatic than "No." You are the best!
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