If I Had My Life To Live Over....
I would have talked less and listened more,
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.
I would have eated popcorn in the "good living room" and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light afire in the fireplace.
I would have taked the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have never insisted the cars windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose,before it melted in storage.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worry about the grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching TV,and more on watching life.
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical,
wouldnt show soil or was gauranteed to last a life time.
Instead of wishing away 9 months of pregnancy,I'd have cherished every moment realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously,I would never have said ,"Later..now go get washed up for dinner."
There would be more "I Love Yous"....more "I am sorrys"....but mostly given another shot at life.....
I would seize every minute....look at it and really see it..
Live it and never give it back!
Author:Erma Bombeck
