morning affirmation

what is success?
to laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better, whether by
a healthy child, a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed
easier because you have lived;
this is to have succeeded.
-ralph waldo emmerson

between this classic quote {from this yummy article i read this morn} & the pep talk that myron gave me last night-you know-the one where he encourages me & tells me i'm doing a good job & i'm not defined by how clean my house is, "i'm defined by how i live my life & treat my babies"....between those two things....i am reminded of my goals & the perspective that helps me get closer to reaching them.

i can face this day with a [renewed] sense of determination
& happy smile on my face.

it's good to be alive. :)

{especially} good, 'cause we have plans for a date night tonight. :)
*those are few & far between @ this house and i'm SOsoSO excited.