lessons learned...

Had a fabulous MOMS group on Friday and can't even begin to express my thanks for Lisa speaking on her '10 Little Nuggets' of being a Momma.

She called these her left overs these are brilliant blessings taught to her by wise Momma's in her life. So, I just couldn't help but share with all of you.

Try it on!... Don't Compare!... You'll Never Arrive!

10 Little Nuggets

#1 - PRAY

#2 - Develop your relationship with God to be a good Mom, wife, friend. Spend time with Him bring everything to Him.

#3 - Become a student of your child or you will never be able to Mother them.

#4 - Be prepared for a curveball, you could be traveling down a one way street moving perfectly and then all of a sudden be blindsided but with God we can handle anything!

#5 - Pray with your child(ren) if they are old enough for requests, ASK THEM, ask them what you can pray for them about. If they are toddlers, pray over them, pray for their future, prayer works!

#6 - You the boss, remeber this! You are the rule keeper - wise counsel - YOU set the boundaries and make sure you are consistant with all 3 of these. But, also, be your childs best friend and of course, care taker.

#7 - Have traditions. Leave a legacy in your home. Provide something that your children can carry on

#8 - Validate your children (their feelings). Understand them. Turn a negative moment into a teaching moment, when they have had a bad day and they come home and tell you "I lied to my teacher today, Mom, she's so stupid, I just don't like her" instead of getting mad that they lied, tell them "you aren't going to always like people in your life, it's just something you have to overcome and deal with."

#9 - Develop your relationship with your husband to be a better Mom. The disconnect when your child(ren) leave the home will be greater if the relationship with your hubby isn't developed now. Set up lunch dates with him, calender in time with him - this is a must!

#10 - Go shopping! Develop yourself - don't put yourself last (I know this is hard to do!) Go get your nails done, buy a new outfit, go see a movie! A crabby Mommy is not a good Mommy!

So tell me.... Who are you? What's on your 'nugget list'? Who/what has poured wisdom into your life and why?

Blessings!