day three

To show kindness today Cooper chose to encourage a friend who was in a race. Carly chose to share her lifesavers with her class.

I love that they are starting to think outside of themselves and recognize that the simplest thing - cheering for someone and giving someone a small piece of candy is actually very kind.

day two

Today Carly let a friend braid her hair.

Why is this an intentional act of kindness? Well, this morning Carly spent a good portion of her time painstakingly braiding her hair in a baby fish braid (see Pinterest post here). Carly loves doing hair and she's a bit of a perfectionist. For Carly to take her braid out, let her friend re-braid her hair, and keep it braided is huge. Good for Carly for putting her friend's feelings above her own.

day one

Day one of intentional acts of kindness with our kids:

Carly: "My act of kindness today was asking dad if he needed anything done and letting Cooper play on my phone." - The latter was huge. You know Cooper has cooties.

Cooper: "Today to show kindness I let Carly borrow my (Nintendo) DSi."

We're on our way to being more intentional with kindness.

intentional acts of kindness

I found a "pin" on Pinterest connected to the blog I Can Teach My Child. I think it's a great idea to spend 30 days doing intentional acts of kindness with your kids. This blogger started on November 1st - I think I'll start today and go for 30. Pick any 30 days and do it with me.

enjoy!

God has given us this day. I don't want to miss it. I don't think you should either.

Enjoy!

rarities

Rarities:

1. My husband and everything about him
2. He's playing cards with me!

Ain't that sweet?

I Dare You

Here's a link that will erupt so many emotions. My friend, Michelle, introduced me to Ann's blog a couple of months ago. Dare to feel deeply, live fully, and be wholly here.

Dare to Live Fully

Check out Ann's blog at A Holy Experience. It will challenge you and mess with you - but it is oh, so good!