We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are...

Happy Monday!

My great grandmother emigrated to the U.S. from Norway in the late 1800s. Here is a map of the area they traveled from:

It is important to remember our roots! I can't imagine leaving my country, climbing into a crowded wooden ship and sailing away. How brave!

The days are long but the years are short...

I watched this 1 minute video by Gretchen Rubin this morning: http://www.theyearsareshort.com/

It reminded me of my mom. She always told me, on those days that my hair was standing on end, the dog was barking and the baby was crying, "these are the best times of your life..."
I try to instill words of wisdom in my children. The most important lesson I hope for them to learn is this: The key to happiness is making other people happy... so simple, yet so underrated!