Janice Tomich | Presentation Collaboration and Coaching » gift http://janicetomich.com Giving people the skills to present better, and make messages that stick Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:43:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 2010 ~ Treat it Like a New Baby http://janicetomich.com/2010-treat-it-like-a-new-baby http://janicetomich.com/2010-treat-it-like-a-new-baby#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:45:22 +0000 janice.tomich http://janicetomich.com/?p=305 When I finally – and I do mean finally and won’t go into gory details – brought my son home he scared me. I was a new mom with no baby experience. He was a gift, an exquisite one. He had the correct number of fingers and toes, everything seemed in tact. But he cried and cried. Was I caring for him as he required? Fed. Yes. Dry. Yes. As he cried, I became more upset, and he cried louder and became still more upset. As did I.

What was was creating his discontent? Well, it was me. And my wise husband easily demonstrated my failings. My husband – in his ever relaxed and confident manner – fell asleep on the couch with the new babe on his chest, who was soon fast asleep too.

I learned from my husband and son, hold precious things dearly but do not be afraid of them. Don’t treat your special things as though they will break or as if you don’t deserve them.

My wish for you is to appreciate the gift of 2010 and enjoy every minute, hour and day. Don’t be afraid of of the what ifs or maybes. Let me know what you have made happen and how you have tackled 2010…

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