"I’m proud of you"
Nothing is more encouraging than daughters being told they
are a source of pride for their moms. It gets rid of doubt, of second guessing,
of all the fears we may have harbored in us. So long as our moms are proud, we
can do no wrong. These four simple words gives us strength; that we can conquer
all and beat the odds on just about anything.
"Use your words"
Like I’ve said before
words are powerful even more so
when they are used correctly. My hope is that someday, my daughter to uses hers
to speak up. Whether it’s sticking up for herself or for others, or to
encourage her friends and teach peers, even
to spread joy or strength, I want my daughter
to be a voice in the room. She doesn’t have to be the loudest nor does she have
to be the most timid, I just hope that she is heard loud and clear
"Yes, you can"
Women, time and time again, face plenty of barriers in their
lifetime. People left and right will tell them “no” or that they can’t. As moms
we have to encourage our daughters to
break those barriers down; to let
them know that it’s talent and hard-work that will get lead them to success;
its dedication and commitment—not their gender or any other factors. Therefore,
whether it’s being a writer or a cartoonist, an engineer or an architect, we
must learn to support our children in their endeavors, even if we’re the only
one telling them, yes you can…
"Enjoy it"
A mom’s constant hope for their children is simple: to
live a fruitful life. We try our best to raise them as grateful human beings,
allotting them even better opportunities than we had as children, but between
our busy lives as moms and the endless encouragement we give them—we often
forget that they need to enjoy the process of it all as well. I’ll be the first
to admit: I’m guilty of this. Sometimes, I get so caught up in teaching my
daughter the ABCs, counting to 10, or even choosing the right crayon to draw
with, it often slips my mind that she’s only 2. There’s plenty of time for her
to learn these things and then some. However, her time as a carefree child is
numbered. Her days without worry and stress, her moments of pure bliss over the
simplest things are fleeting. Soon, she’ll be an adult with bigger challenges
to conquer. So, while we wait for those grown up years to come about, it’s
important for us to let our children be children. Let them play in the dirt and
enjoy their childhood. They’re only young once after all.
What about you? What words would you want your daughter to
hear?
