This post was most recently updated on September 22nd, 2019

It’s funny how much you learn from your children.

While editing these pictures of my 2 year old boys enthusiastically enjoying the first few days of warm Spring weather here (and for the first time that they can remember), I was reminded of a quote I read in the past that was written by an 85-year old lady.

“If I had my life to live over,
I would start going barefoot earlier in the spring

and stay that way later in the fall.”

And, since we all need a little reminder sometimes, here’s the poem in its entirety…

I’d Pick More Daisies

 If I had my life to live over,

I would dare to make more mistakes next time.
I would relax, limber up.
I would be sillier than I have been this trip.
I would take fewer things seriously and take more chances.
I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers, and watch more sunsets.
I would, perhaps, have more actual troubles but I would have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I am one of those people who live sanely, sensibly, prudently; hour after hour, day after day.
Oh, I have had my moments!
And if I had to do it over again, I would have more of them
Maybe I would have nothing else?
Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many years ahead of each day.
I have been one of those people who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a raincoat, and a parachute.

If I had it to do it over, I would travel lighter on the next trip.
I would start going barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.
I wouldn’t make such good grades, except by accident.
I would have more sweethearts.
I would go to more dances.
I would sing more songs and play more games.
I would ride more merry-go-rounds.

I’d pick more daisies.

-Nadine Stair, 85 years old

Until next time,

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