Today is first day of the rest of my life...

"Today is the first day of the rest of my life."
That's the phrase I use to greet myself most mornings as I wake up in the shower. I think it helps me focus on the fact that today has potential for many things and it's up to me to make it happen. It also keeps me pushing forward instead of resting on accomplishments in the past.

When I wake the kids up, I tell them, "Today is going to be a wonderful day. You're going to learn new things and you are going to get to make choices."

When I drop them off (or kiss them goodby cuz daddy is dropping them off), I ask, "Are we going to make good choices today?" (they say yes). "Are we going to be good listeners for our teacher?" (again, they say yes)

Fitness: "Today is the first day of the rest of my life, including how I eat and exercise - long and boring"

The Good Listener:
( book reading and book review )

Making Choices
( dietary alterations vs extreme make over )

Drags Husband Along...
( Food is good; if it's not good, don't eat it )