Lessons from Barney

I am certain that at one point I said this was going to be the “toughest thing that we would ever do in our lives”? And if my memory serves me, I remember hearing, “It will be worth it.”

Let us go back to that moment. Let us remember the relief we felt from finally being on the same page. Let us be reminded of the kind words and sweet emotions that filled that conversation. Let us dwell in the idea that relationships take hard work, commitment, communication and compromise. We knew it would take time. Lots of time. Lots of work. Lots of screw ups. What is that cliché saying, time heals all wounds? I guess this is one huge fucking gash and it will leave a scar, but even with time (and enough Mederma) it will fade.

 Ben wanted to watch Barney after his nap today. He kept asking for “Barney ChooChoo!” I sat on the couch with him and may have learned a thing or two about life from that damned purple dinosaur:

1.      Uh, ok, yikes, whoopsises! Making mistakes is the way you learn.

2.      All you need to do is try to be more careful next time.

3.      Keep trying and trying, every day and night, until you get it right.

4.      It’s a bright new day, full of possibilities!

5.      It could be bright outside or pouring rain, we know the weather can always change.

6.      We know we will make the most out of every day.

Like Ben’s shirt said today: All you need is love. Oh, and time. And work. And commitment.  And compassion. And well, so maybe the Beetles were a tad short sighted.

xoxo