For the last few years I've been trying to pick a word or phrase for me to focus on for the New Year. Sadly, I never find my inspiration right at the new year. As is the case this time. But, I've found my word(s): the 3 C's.
A friend shared this idea of the 3 C's. It's based on Dale Carnegie's teachings (check it out here.) At first I scoffed, but it stuck in my head and wouldn't let go. I'm really anxious to see how it will change ME.
The challenge is to NOT: Criticize, Condemn, Complain. Can you imagine your day not doing any of these things??? How will it affect relationships??? Can you imagine this with kids??? Or seeing your kids focus on the 3 C's challenge for themselves??? Just the negativity that will leave your thoughts and world. The goal is to go 21 days avoiding the 3 C's. Each time I fall, I change which arm my bracelet is on. My friend said the person that inspired him did accomplish the 21 day goal ... it took him 10 months. Ha! I'll see if I can accomplish such a feat this year.
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Jonathan - my brown eyed boy!

Jon & Aubrey have wanted to do this for a long time. They turned out soooo cute!
Jon is treating his class to some "rocking" Ding Dongs.


Not a great picture, but Jon earned his Bear last week. 





Deirdre Wetzker Aguigui
