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Lessons from the kids

August 28, 2012

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Lessons from the kids today.

We were eating dinner a while ago and discussing everyone’s dinner choices (we were out to eat). I made a comment about something that finished with the statement, “you have a pretty well balanced diet.”

She told me that diet is bad word.

I thought about it for a minute and realized that it’s not a word that I ever use. Really.

She told me that when people diet, it means they aren’t eating enough and they’re usually doing something unhealthy. She continued on to say that people just need to eat regular food and get exercise.

Lesson #2 from my kid:

She loves to watch the show Toddlers and Tiaras. It’s a little worrysome to me, but after the conversation we had the other night, I’m not so worried.

She told me that she feels bad for the kids doing the pageants. Her thought was that the parents are basically telling their kids they’re only pretty with all the makeup, hair, tan, fake teeth. She said that the natural pageants are better because the kids look like they are supposed to and they are very pretty.

Spoken from the kid who loves to wear makeup and then told me the other day that she may not wear much makeup to school this year because she thinks she doesn’t need it.

Wise kid.

In other news: I forgot the other day to share a blog post with all of you. I was a guest blogger on Christine’s blog – LoveLifeSurf.com. I had a few words to say about excuses. Go check it out. And while you’re there, check out Christine’s blog for wonderful thoughts on health and fitness and being a busy working mom. And, while you’re at it, I’ve updated my Press Page with links to all the posts I’ve been able to share on other blogs.

And finally, thank you so much for all the support with my announcement yesterday. I love blogging for the support of the community. You are all amazing, thank you.

Tags: how to get healthy, kids

8 Responses to Lessons from the kids

TeneciaAugust 28, 2012 at 10:25 am

Kids are amazing! I feel like my daughter teaches me new things every day! She’s 11 and it’s wonderful to hear her opinions & feelings about the world and what is going on around her!

T.
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- CarrieAugust 28, 2012 at 11:47 am
  
  11 is such a great age – they are starting to see the world as being bigger than just their little corner and their opinions and questions keep us on our toes. Thanks for sharing.
  
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Meredith @ DareYouToAugust 28, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Great lessons! Kids really do see and understand everything in ways that adults too often overlook.
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- CarrieAugust 28, 2012 at 7:35 pm
  
  Thanks for sharing my excuses article. And, yes, I think we get jaded as adults and lose sight of some lessons.
  
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PatrickAugust 28, 2012 at 1:44 pm

Kids at times definitely seem smarter than we give them credit for and also exercise greater wisdom than we do. A great moment when we realize they are maturing in caring/thoughtful ways.
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- CarrieAugust 28, 2012 at 7:39 pm
  
  Yes, it is a great moment. Gives me hope for some promise of good decisions to come. Now, if my son can follow suit.
  
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Travel SpotAugust 31, 2012 at 6:31 pm

That is proof that they are listening to you!
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- CarrieSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:24 am
  
  Yes it is. It’s nice to know that things do sink in eventually, even when I think they aren’t listening.
  
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Lessons from the kids

Lessons from the kids today.

We were eating dinner a while ago and discussing everyone’s dinner choices (we were out to eat). I made a comment about something that finished with the statement, “you have a pretty well balanced diet.”

She told me that diet is bad word.

I thought about it for a minute and realized that it’s not a word that I ever use. Really.

She told me that when people diet, it means they aren’t eating enough and they’re usually doing something unhealthy. She continued on to say that people just need to eat regular food and get exercise.

Lesson #2 from my kid:

She loves to watch the show Toddlers and Tiaras. It’s a little worrysome to me, but after the conversation we had the other night, I’m not so worried.

Spoken from the kid who loves to wear makeup and then told me the other day that she may not wear much makeup to school this year because she thinks she doesn’t need it.

Wise kid.

And finally, thank you so much for all the support with my announcement yesterday. I love blogging for the support of the community. You are all amazing, thank you.

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