What If…

What if I skipped a class?

What if I handed in something late?

What if my son’s class had one dozen less cupcakes for the sale?

What if another parent had to drive my daughter and her friends to the movies?

What if I didn’t make dinner?

What if I left the gas tank on empty?

What if I stayed home and rubbed the dog’s belly?
What if I didn’t make small talk with the hairdresser?

What if I didn’t shovel the snow?

What if I bought it because I wanted it and not because I needed it?

What if I didn’t take down the Christmas lights?

What if I didn’t clean the bathroom on Saturday?

What if I didn’t write the Christmas Cards?

What if I didn’t buy my husband’s parents a present from him?

What if I didn’t check my email?

What if I left the dishes in the sink?

What if I always told people what I really think?

I’d miss a class and meet a friend for coffee.

I’d hand an assignment in late and get a lower grade.

I’d disappoint my son.

I’d disappoint my daughter.

I’d force everyone to fend for themselves.

I’d inconvenience someone else.

I’d make her very happy.

I’d be considered rude.

I’d wait for the snow to melt.

I’d enjoy what I bought.

I’d wait for Christmas to happen again next year.

I’d live with a dirty bathroom.

I’d disappoint a few older relatives.

I’d force him to do it himself.

I’d find out what people wanted when I checked.

I’d have dishes in the sink.

I’d get tired of the conflict.

What if I took time for myself?

I’d stop feeling guilty when I ran out of time or energy.

What if I believed that people would be O.K with me doing my best?

I’d stop worrying that my best isn’t good enough.

What if ?