Kindergarten teacher offers ageless advice

When she turned 35 in March, a local kindergarten teacher known only as Jen/A Butterfly Moment at Huckleberries Online (HBO) blogged about 35 things she’d learned: “Sunny days make me feel better than gray days. A child’s laughter is the best sound on earth. Good meals are best shared with good friends. God’s timing is perfect. Change little boys’ diapers as fast as possible. Father (and mother) really do know best. It’s fun being married to my childhood sweetheart. Always order the combination plate (and be prepared to share). God did not give me a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Wear pajamas as much as possible. Summer vacation is best spent on the beach. A clean house makes me feel good. Prayer is my most powerful tool. There’s nothing better than a good nap. Sisterhood gets better with age. Marriage to a godly husband is a great gift. Bugs aren’t scary at all in the hands of a 5-year-old. Music soothes the savage beast and the grumpy child. Going to the movies alone is good. Teaching children (especially my own) is very rewarding. Grace is amazing. Sister-friends are the best friends. Chasing butterflies is good exercise for body and soul. Sometimes I need help. Motherhood is wonderfully scary. Health is underrated. The Lord truly works in mysterious ways. Ice water is my favorite drink. Laughter really is the best medicine. The book is always better than the movie. Eating cold watermelon on a hot summer day is the best. Family is why we are here. God’s ways are best. God’s ways are best. God’s ways are best.” You can find a link to Jen’s blog in HBO’s North Idaho blogroll.