Love Notes

We are well into our back-to-school routine and you, Gracie girl, are LOVING school.  Every day, you come home with a thumbs up for your day at school. Not to say that every thing that happens is A-ok, but you are rolling with it. That delights me! You DELIGHT me!

I was reading this morning-something I like to do when it is quiet in our house. I found this list of 64 positive things to say to kids from Creative With Kids. Wow! What a list! Many of them sound familiar because I have said them to you. Some, I haven't yet said, but I will. Just so you don't forget, I am putting them all right here for you to read and remember. I love you, Gracie girl, and I want you to know how special and valuable you are to me and to your Creator. You were His idea in the 1st place and you were 1st loved by Him.  He has GREAT ideas! What a joy that He has shared you with me!

You are loved

You make me smile

I think about you when we’re apart.

My world is better with you in it.

I will do my best to keep you safe.

Sometimes I will say no.

I have faith in you.

I know you can handle it.

You are creative.

Trust your instincts.

Your ideas are worthwhile.

You are capable.

You are deserving.

You are strong.

You can say no.

Your choices matter.

You make a difference.

Your words are powerful.

Your actions are powerful.

Your emotions may be powerful.

And you can still choose your actions.

You are more than your emotions.

You are a good friend.

You are kind.

You don’t have to like what someone is saying in order to treat them with respect.

Someone else’s poor behavior is not an excuse for your own.

You are imperfect.

So am I.

You can change your mind.

You can learn from your mistakes.

You can ask for help.

You are learning.

You are growing.

Growing is hard work.

I believe you.

I believe in you.

You are valuable.

You are interesting.

You are beautiful.

When you make a mistake you are still beautiful.

Your body is your own.

You have say over your body.

You are important.

Your ideas matter.

You are able to do work that matters.

I see you working and learning every day.

You make a difference in my life.

I am curious what you think.

How did you do that?

Your ideas are interesting.

You’ve made me think of things in a completely new way.

I’m excited to see what you do.

Thanks for helping me.

Thank you for contributing to our family.

I enjoy your company.

It’s fun to do things with you.

I’m glad you’re here.

I’m happy to talk with you.

I’m ready to listen.

I’m listening.

I’m proud of you.

I’m grateful you’re in my life.

You make me smile.

I love you.