MAMA SWEET: My six year old loves the Rainbow Magic Fairy book series and has now started writing her own collection of fairy books. It is so sweet to see her imagination come to life. Last night at bedtime, instead of picking a published book to read, she asked if I could read her books as her bedtime story. She was bursting with pride as I read each volume to her. After finishing all five books, I told her how proud I was of her and gave her the biggest hug. It was so sweet to admire her work, build her confidence and self-esteem and spend that time together. There is nothing sweeter than our bedtime story time!
MAMA SOUR: Manners are incredibly important to our whole family. Sometimes, I feel like I am a broken record in reminding my children to use them. As frustrating and sour as that can be, it is all worth it when I see them display politeness and grace to those around us. Some of the best wedding advice I received was from my favorite aunt. She told me and my husband to “always remember our ‘please’ and ‘thank yous.’” Back then when we were blurred by our newly wedded bliss, I thought that advice seemed so strange. Certainly, I would always remember those simple polite words. However, in the ever so hectic moments of our days, I realize how quickly we can bark commands to move our herd out the door for a timely arrival. I remind myself as I am shouting, "Hurry! Hurry!" to thank my husband for helping us or laugh at myself when I yell, “Can you get this...please?" It sets an example for the girls that everyone must have nice manners but it also softens my heart and reminds me that these manic times are memories being made.
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