Compromise/For Future Reference

I've grown weary of constantly compromising. Sure, there are times in life you MUST compromise. It is the foundation of any good relationship to compromise now and then. I'm talking about the kind of compromise that rids your life of anything and everything you hold to be true and right. I speak of morals, values, etc.
My ex-husband (John) seems to have compromised his life to the point to where it doesn't even resemble HIM anymore. I swore on everything that I would maintain what I believed no matter the cost.

 Have I chosen to bend on certain things? Unfortunately, I believe I have.

Can it be fixed? Sure. Anything worth saving or having can be fixed.

That brings me to my latest edition of "For Future Reference"....

To Caitlin: There are more important things to life than "things" themselves. Sure, it's natural to be jealous of others your age. There will always be someone who is smarter, stronger, wiser, better dressed, more popular, more lovely, sporting a better body, etc. Remember what IS important: family, love, friends, taking care of yourself inside and out, the basic necessities, pleases and thank yous, yes ma'ams and yes sirs, telling the truth, getting your schoolwork completed, and respecting all authority. I say this because I see a dangerous trend in young lives these days. Without your phone, your tablet, your Instagram, your trendy clothing, your makeup, and your hair products, who/what would you be? If you can honestly answer that question and be able to look at yourself in the mirror and smile, then you understand what I am trying to say.
In the words of Dr. Seuss....

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”  :)

To Christian: Do NOT be afraid to voice your opinion. If I ask which shoes you want to buy, it's more than okay to like something that I don't find fashionable. I want you to continue to blossom into your own person. I love the little funny things you do: hiding around corners and jumping out at me, quoting random characters from cartoons and making me laugh, running around like you have rubber legs, and overall being such a good boy. Getting orange notes every now and then isn't life threatening, but try to control yourself in the classroom. You are there to LEARN, boy. :)

To Caroline: It amazes me how much you are like me! Holy cow...drama queen! Oh, and it's okay to admit I am right. Those jeans you've always hated look so darn cute on you. And, the fact that you like the buttons on the back pockets now tickles me pink. I'm so proud of the way you've been handling situations around you. For only being 6, you act as though you are 20. I know you love lipstick, perfume, and fancy girly things. Just remember there is a time and place for it all. And, I'd love to hear the answer to Kirk's question from yesterday: "Caroline, what color is the sky in your world?" :)