Day 11 Try New Things Once

              I like predictably. I like routines. I do not have much of an adventurous spirit. I laugh that my girls are much more open to trying new things than I am. Their motto is to try things once. I have ridden roller coasters at theme parks because my children have wanted to go on them. I have researched and then participated in activities that my kids have wanted to try. My eldest daughter and I have even discovered we both enjoy sushi because she had always wanted to try it. I am thankful that my children are adventurous and they encourage me to be a more adventurous person



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  1. CarolFebruary 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM

    Good advice! Children have a way of making us more adventuresome. Visiting from #FMF

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:10 PM

      My children have certainly made me more adventurous. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. DeirdreFebruary 12, 2021 at 9:18 AM

    Children see life through a freedom that us adults can take many clues from. #FMF 17

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  3. Amie WillsFebruary 12, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    I love your willingness to try things for your children's sake. And, dare I say, sometimes you'll need to try things twice. =)

    Amie, FMF #34

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:13 PM

      Yes, especially if it is something that you know is good for you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. More Fruit Less NutsFebruary 12, 2021 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely although your braver than me when it comes to roller coasters. We are their role model visiting from fmf #6

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:16 PM

      My daughters know that their enthusiasm is contagious. It is hard for me to say no when they are really excited about something. :-)

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  5. SusanFebruary 12, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    I'm glad you are willing to try these things with your kids!

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:17 PM

      I am glad too. I try to be a "yes" mom as much as possible.

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  6. Anita OjedaFebruary 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    I'll try MOST things once (not meat, though, I don't want to ever try it!). But you're right, we need to have a spirit of adventure because we never know what we may actually enjoy :).

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:18 PM

      I am so thankful for any opportunity to make fun memories with my kids. My kids all the time ask me, "Mom do you remember when we . . ." I love those stories!

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  7. Barb HFebruary 13, 2021 at 2:52 PM

    What fun you must have experiencing new things with your girls.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:19 PM

      And my boy too. He just isn't quite as daring as his sisters. :-)

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  8. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 13, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have a beautiful day!

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  9. Great-Granny GrandmaFebruary 14, 2021 at 8:58 PM

    You are much braver than me when it comes to roller coasters and sushi.
    Visiting from #5

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