Thursday, November 02, 2006

The Mommy Questions - from the prior post

Morning Questions
~How can my child and I experience our love in an extraordinary new way today?~

Teaching & Learning
What is she going to teach me today?
What am I going to teach her today?
What can I do today to help her learn and grow?
How can I be a role model for her today?

Connection & Love
In the midst of my busy day, how can I still remain grateful?
How can I be even more patient today?
Who do I love?
Who loves me?
How can I show my love even more?

Fun & Laughter
What am I most excited about today?
What am I most proud of in my life today?
What am I most grateful for in my life today?
How can I create even more special moments for us?
How can I take care of her and myself even better?
What is something special that I can do for her and myself today?
Who is my child going to become because of me today?


“Motherhood: 1. The origin of life. 2. The shepherding of hope. 3. The teaching of love. 4. An example of selflessness. 5. A chance to positively change the world.”







Evening Questions
~What did my child and I learn from each other today?~

Self-Care
Did I pause and breathe today?
How did I take care of myself physically today?
Did I balance what I needed to do with what I wanted to accomplish today?

Fun & Laughter
What did she do to make me laugh?
What did I do to make her laugh?

Connection & Love
What did her and I do together today?
How many times did she hear me say, “I love you?”

Teaching
What word did I teach her today?
How did I see things from her perspective?
Did I read to her today?

Reflection
What made me smile today?
What made me proud today?
How was I a great mom today?

Important versus Urgent
What worked today?
Did I focus on what was truly important today?
Was I happy at least 90 percent of the time today?
What can I do to be even happier tomorrow?


“Other people in my life have helped my soul to sing a song…You, my child, have caused my heart to sing a symphony.”





Problem-Solving Questions

~What would an extraordinary mom do in this situation?~

~How am I going to grow as a result of this challenge?~

~How will this moment serve me and my baby?~

~How is she going to become a better adult because of the way
I handle this experience?~

~How can I find more patience, love, strength or resourcefulness right now?~


“If a child is to keep alive her inborn sense of wonder, she needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with her the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”

The quotes at the end of each are included in the book. They really are amazing proactivity and reflection starters.

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