Praise

I don't care what anyone says...a little praise goes a long way! I tell our children everyday I love them. I always tell them they are cute,beautiful,pretty or whatever the situation is I say it. I say it so much that now every once in a while Ashlynn will say "mommy you are beautiful." That makes my day. Last year we went camping and as we pulled into the park Nick said "WOW it is really beautiful here." I LOVE IT! I even tell the girls I keep on a daily basis they are pretty ,beautiful and so smart. I know one day when they get older they will thank me. It may not be in the words Thank you but I will know it when it happens. I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way and they should know it.

So don't think when I tell you that you look nice I am making it up. I don't lie about it. Everyone should be told when they look nice. RIGHT?
A little praise can make someone have a great day or can change your not so good day to a better day.

Now that the girls are getting older I see they have way more confidence than I ever had. They are both never afraid to try new things and they seem to carry themselves with respect and dignity. I would like to hope it has something to do with the fact I have given them lots of praise and love!