Louisa May Alcott

niminy–piminy chits

Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night, and find my best comfort in their affection at all times.

vittles and drink, clothes and firin'

being full of swing and spring.

These girls were anxious to be good and made many excellent resolutions, but they did not keep them very well, and were constantly saying, 'If only we had this,' or 'If we could only do that,' quite forgetting how much they already had, and how many things they actually could do.

When you feel discontented, think over your blessings, and be grateful.'"