I had to leave early tonight. I just couldn't take it any longer. If I had stayed...well...it wouldn't have been pretty. But I am happy to report that no "yoots" were smacked upside the head during the making of this evening.
However, the positive outcome is this:
I am extremely thankful for my upbringing. I'm not sure that I can adequately communicate just how grateful I am for the way I was raised. So, I am going to just list some of the highlights.
I am thankful...
1. I was not given everything I wanted
2. we did not replace the TV when it broke
3. we took our vacations in the woods
4. that sometimes we were awakened in the middle of the night to witness the northern lights and meteor showers
5. that I was spanked when I was disobedient
6. I was required to do my homework...myself
7. laughing was strongly encouraged
8. I did not ALWAYS get presents for my birthday or Christmas
9. my mother taught me to be creative and resourceful
10. my father taught me to be diligent and perseverant
11. I was taught to value books
12. that striving for mediocrity was not an option
13. I wasn't allowed to blame other people or situations for my own actions
14. that disrespect (toward anyone) was not tolerated
15. I was taught the importance of empathy
I am thankful that my parents loved me enough to see that I grew up...well.
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