I know it sounds very cliche to say that you can learn a lot from your children, but it is true. There is much to learn from their unexpectedly brilliant minds. This week it was my daughter who decided to teach me a lesson.
The other day, my fashion conscious 10 year-old asked me, “Mom, how come you never wear dresses?” It appears that my idea of fashion (tank top, jeans, and flip flops) is a daily disappointment to her.
After a quick moment I replied, “Because I never really get an opportunity.”
Without taking a second to think about it she said with exasperation,
“MOM…..Everyday is an opportunity!!!”
I broke into laughter.
I had to share the story with everyone, because I thought it was so funny. But, more than the fact that my insightful little girl is funny, she is absolutely right!
Everyday is an opportunity!
How it became ingrained in my head that I need a special occasion to wear a dress and heels to, I don’t know. According to my daughter, the fact that it is a Monday should suffice.
Everyday is an opportunity!
It got me thinking about other things in my life that I have shoved into a little box so that if can fit into my definition of purpose.
My trainer, who is helping me learn to eat right and teaching me how to get fit, heard this story and she deemed it my new fitness mantra.
Everyday is an opportunity!
Since then I have begun to think of how I can apply those 4 words to other areas of my life.
Everyday is an opportunity to wear heels.
Everyday is an opportunity to take care of my body.
Everyday is an opportunity to pursue my dreams.
Everyday is an opportunity to say, “I love you.”
Everyday is an opportunity to hug my kids.
Everyday is an opportunity to connect with my husband.
Everyday is an opportunity to forgive.
Everyday is an opportunity to learn.
Everyday is an opportunity to write.
Everyday is an opportunity to inspire.
Everyday is an opportunity to work on my marriage.
And yes, everyday is an opportunity to say yes to the dress!
My little girl hit it right on the mark.
Thank you, Devyn! Today I am wearing my heels, just for you 🙂
Well, my beautiful granddaughter is very insightful! I am wearing a dress today too. Sorry I can’t wear the heels (old feet), but I promise I will be dressy for Dev! Let’s face it, today is Wednesday, need I say more. I love you girls! Grammy
There is no better day than Wednesday!!! We love you back!!! I promise to pass your message to Dev. Miss you!
aww that is adorable…they are so simple minded sometimes and most of the time that’s exactly what we need 🙂
Yes. They help us remember that so many of the barriers we put up are unnecessary and hold us back.
Love it. Great write and don’t be surprised if you see “Everyday is an opportunity” plastered on my walls
Nothing would make me happier 🙂
Great story and so true! She is wise beyond her years 🙂
Hi Stacey. Thank you so much for stopping by! So good to see you.
Yes, I have a lot to learn from my little ones 🙂
So True I have 2 boys and so I too am a t-shirt jeans and tennis shoes kinda gal I only dress up for date night girls night out or special occasions one year ago on my birthday I declared a once a month “me” day. As a woman it is nice to have those and I believe it is a neccesity to live a happy life. My boys teach me all the time that it is important to take care of me so that I can take care of them my husband and our pets 😉 Everyday is an opportunity and a me day ! Thanks for sharing =}
It sounds like you are a lucky woman! Congrats on declaring a me day!!! That is fantastic. We all need to do that!