• I will count to 10 in German - using my iPhone translation application - when I see drips on the toilet seat for the third time that day.• I will not pick up candy off the floor of Wal-Mart and offer it to my Bobby Banjo, even if it means enduring 15 more minutes of hearing-aid inducing screams.
• I will not allow myself to become embarrassed when the youngest Whiffen child flatulates in public, then blames it on me.
• I will no longer try to vacuum oversized items off the floor but rather bend down, pick them up, and throw them in the garbage.
• Next time we go to the automatic car wash and my boys are fighting in the back seat, I will not yell, but instead roll down all the windows.
• I will forgive Judd when he laughs at me when I slip on the ice and fall face first on the sidewalk outside the gym.
• I will be more patient by extending my Whiffen child consequence strikes from three to four, and I will say them while smiling (even if my face still turns red).
• I will not remove the budding dust balls that accumulate around the entertainment center until they reach a size where I can easily recycle them into cotton balls and use them to clean my face.
• I will use the great tip I learned of placing vapo-rub under my nose the next time I have to clean up Whiffen child vomit, so I don’t retch the entire time and lose my appetite for three days after.
• No matter how tempting, I will not go to Costco or Wal-Mart during the entire month of December. I will not.
On a more philosophical note…
• My actions will be guided by my inner voice and not others reactions.
• I will do everything I can possibly do (along with Brittany and all the many parents dedicated to this cause) to get this autism insurance legislation passed. I promise families that are just surviving from day to day that I will never forget.
• I will tell my boys (including the big one) I love them more, and I’ll show them everyday.
• I will live each day as if it were my last blog entry.
I'm anxious to hear at least one of your 2009 Declarations!
12 comments:
Love it!!! You are amazing. One of my Declarations, To be More Patient with my three girls, even if the oldest is turning into a teenager!!!
Love your declarations!! I hate to dust too :) How about---I will eat more vegetables and write more love letters.
Hi......
Your blog is really interesting... Keep posting.... Wishing you " A Happy New Year''
You are so awesome Leeann! Such an example to all of us!
I am with you on the vacuuming! Noah always leaves large item on the floor and I hope each time I vacuum them that it doesn't break my dyson. Am I lazy or what?!
Mine is to be more patient and not so quick to anger! I tell myself everyday that it is possible!
What a great blog!
Orange he is!!! It is too funny. I think even the tips of his fingers are starting to get that karatine glow! I Am TRYING in the new year not to use profanity as much , but am certain it will pop out next december in wal mart or costco also! Happy new year!
I'll see you at Costco on 12/23. Don't kid yourself. We're hooked.
Vicks under the nose - coroners and cops use that one with dead bodies - I've seen that in movies. Excellent app for the vomit.
Dust Bunnies are proof Tinkerbelle loves you, nothing more. Enjoy them.
How about sell 50,000 copies of your book???
Happy New Year.
(PS) I like the fart resolution, given your last name and all.
Recap of your declarations - patience, more dusting, more love letters, no more swearing, pick up large items when vacuuming, no farting. I think that's a great list everyonel!
Now, I have to add one more after our Kangaroo Zoo (kids mosh pit) outing...Bobby Banjo will remain seated at all times while using the restroom. Mom will pay attention and not get distracted. You'll shoot your eye out will not stop ringing in my head. Yuck!
Love your declarations, Leeann. I am working on living in the moment.(Send some of those cotton balls my way, I can always use a few more) hahaha
I honestly read your blog when I need a good laugh...I love it. My resolution is to continually convince myself that the sun is not that important to my mental well being(or to my husband's head, as I bite it off at least every other day)...or maybe I'll just go tanning once a week, b/c I'm not very convincing to myself. Gotta love living in Alaska.
Leeann, You are so great. I just love you. My brother couldn't have a better wife than you.
Keri
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. You are an amazing writer and an even more amazing mother! I admire you so much! You do so much for so many! Thank you for working so hard for so many families who struggle with Autism.
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