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Bite an Elephant

September 9, 2013 //  by Courtney

“Keep your mouth closed when you eat! Look adults in the eyes when they are speaking! Do not interrupt me again when I am talking! Share with your friends! Be patient and kind! Stop throwing your food off the table!”

Has parenting ever felt like eating an elephant to you? I love Elizabeth and her philosophy to life. I remember being trained by her at Chick-fil-A and her passion for achieving big dreams was inspiring. However, the “one bite at a time” and “in moderation” way to accomplish these things was soothing and comforting.

Since I became a mother and an encourager to moms, this has also been my experience for parenting. Our kids simply cannot take the pressure. This doesn’t mean to back off your dreams to have good kids or ones with high morals or values – it means …..

 

read the rest over HERE.

I’m over at Elisabeth’s blog today. Bite An Elephant. My dear friend and a great motivator in all areas of life.

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Be sure to check out the one before me by Monica Lage – GREAT stuff on inspiring little entrepreneurs.

I hope you have a great day.

You are an amazing mom if you haven’t heard that today.

 

 

Category: Mother's Heart, Role of Mom

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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