You're probably gonna do big things. I can see it in your eyes and the way that gravity has trouble holding you. That's cool. They're your lives and I want you to do whatever you want with them. But could you maybe consider doing the little things too? Could you please:
Be polite to your friends as well as their parents.
Smile at strangers. (not the candy-wielding alley-dwelling ones with creepy vans; those you can kick in the shins)
Remember birthdays.
Forget stupid stuff people say when they are angry or hungry.
Grow some plants.
Be kind to all the animals you have the pleasure to share the earth with.
Learn to spell.
Listen to different types of music with an open mind.
Read all of the books. Even the big boring ones with no dust jackets; gems are everywhere.
Try it at least once. (It being anything, except hanging with the aforementioned alley candy givers)
Get the big box of popcorn.
Always celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and an occasional unbirthday.
Call Grandma.
Take up yoga.
Keep a journal.
And make your bed; it just makes the room look put together.
You are all so unique. And not that lameo everyone-is-special-so-no-one-is-really-special unique. And not Elsa-on-a-mountaintop-angry-singing-all-alone-because-no-one-understands unique either. You are full of gifts and you are surrounded by people who understand; you are loved and cherished. Be unique in the middle of all of it and share your specialness with everyone around you. Your mere presence makes the world a better place to live in, so make sure that you stay in it as long as possible. You can do big things and little things because you are everything. You're my everything but you're also just plain old everything too. Go be everything.
I adore you,
Awkward Mom
Lovely! Except that bed making part!
ReplyDeleteYou do you, Catherine. No made bed required. :)
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