Here we are starting another school year, and most parents are doing as I am, racing around to get all the supplies needed for our children to be prepared for the year ahead of them. We can get all the pencils and markers and glue that the class list asks for, but here is the list that we don't send out and every child needs to know;
You are never fully dressed without a smile. We know its not easy getting up every day and heading to all your classes with an abundance of work, homework and after school activities that you have to cram into one day but fretting over it doesn't help anything. If you can approach each day as a challenge and greet it with a happy attitude, it makes it easier to get through it. And don't forget to share your smile with others, who may have forgotten theirs that day.
Remember that you are capable of anything and we believe in you. We often wish that you saw yourselves as we see you. Amazing talented young adults emerge from our world every day, and there is surely one inside of you. Be all that you can be, but most of all be true to who you are. We love you for you, and love each of your unique qualities. Don't change to be who you think the world wants you to be, please just be the wonderful person you are.
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. They aren't the big tough guys throwing people into lockers and taking lunch money any more. They are the group of individuals standing in the corner laughing as another walks by. They are the ones making fun of others for thier clothes, personality or any other character flaw they seek out and choose to highlight to make another feel alienated. Pay no attention to them, as most supermodels, football players, famous actors, and success stories were on the receiving end of the bullies in school. More importantly make sure YOU are not the bully. Don't alienate others, be kind, and choose your words wisely. And just so you know, ganging up on people and smacking one another or fighting in the halls is out like a rotary dial. Don't know what that is? Look it up. Go to class with class - keep from hurting one another both verbally and physically. Please respect your teachers, as well as one another. Respect is a two way street, and if you give it, you will reap the reward of having it returned.
We know you love to go to school to make friends, but we hope you are going to school to gain knowledge. Keep the texts to text books and learn while you are there! There is nothing more attractive than a good conversation. Fuel your mind don't fool your mind. Make the best of these years, and earn great rewards later when you are a true success and brilliant addition to the family that you will have to raise some day.
Drugs are for cowards. Life is full of obstacles, and every person you know has their own set to overcome. To try to numb yourself from experiencing the every day joys, and even trials in your journey of life is nothing more than a cop out. It isn't cool, and it isn't wise, and it makes you ugly, inside and out. So why the popularity? As a person who never did drugs in my life I truly can't answer that. I can only say that life can be beautiful, and even on our bad days, which we all have, there are lessons. Be aware of what surprises wait around the corner. This is your own ride, and it can be very exciting. Embrace it fully, feel it competely, enjoy it thoroughly, and even climb it gracefully. Do not feed yourself anything that will forever change your life, damage your mind, or even kill you. We love you so much, so very very much, please love us back, and in that - love yourselves.
- Moms Supply List With Love
