dear Mikki and Katie…
serious topic this week. i promise that next week will be lighter and full of rainbows. as i sit watching you grow and evolve on almost a minute to minute basis, i am realizing that you will actually grow up. even though in my eyes you will always be my little girls, still playing in the tub and splashing and laughing and creating worlds of your own, the inevitable will happen.
if i had to offer any advice to anyone in the whole wide world, but especially to you two, it would be this: love and respect yourself. this will make life infinitely easier for you in the long run. whether you are 5 years old, 25 years old, or 55 years old, {or older!!} you will always find sad people who will try and strip you of your self worth and dignity. {as you would say Mikki, they are really NOT filling your bucket} loving yourself is easier said than done…it’s a constant struggle. and you know what is worse…sometimes even YOU will feel badly about YOU too. remember to be nice and gentle to you because you are amazing. {Mommy knows these things}
i used to confuse self love with confidence, but as i get older i am starting to realize that they are completely different things. confidence is something you can fake; you can even convince yourself that you are confident. love and respect for your inner you is something that has to be genuinely felt and worked toward.
and while you guys are working on it, i will work on it too. every day.
all my love darlings,
Mom
Daily Mantra:
“I don’t love myself, I am CRAZY about myself.”
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I love this! Priceless. Really nice conversion as well.
Such a thoughtful entry. And so very true.
Ahhh… I just love to read your blog and you always have some TRUTH to talk about. Love this post. From beginning to end. And such a cute shot to go along with it. Just lovely.
I always love reading your blog and today was no different. Very well said!
absolutely love this image. your blog is always a good read
I just love you. <3 This is beautiful… and definitely something EVERY woman should listen to!
Wow – what a special treat to find your blog. Love this everyday pic, and LOVE the mantra – maybe I will borrow it!
You never dissapoint. I truly love coming to your blog! Beautiful writing and stunning work as always!
This made me cry and so wise Mandy. You are a beautiful person and mom…oh and photographer too:)
Beautiful words and a beautiful image! How lucky your children are to have this to look back on.
Great post!
LOL this cracks me up! I really like your conversion too.
Such a beautiful post! Your daughters will really treasure these posts when they are old enough!! And that shot is too cute!
Such a beautiful post. You are so insightful, seriously! And yes, those little ones do grow up way too fast! I’m taking my second son to get his driver’s license today!! EEK!!
How sweet! what some great advice. I think every child (and adult) needs to hear this. Thanks so much for sharing! I also love the picture. it is priceless
Mandy, I love these letters to your daughters. YOu are wise beyond your years.
So beautiful and so true!! Love the image you put with it…very fitting!
wow that is some real inspirational words that really made me think, and the photograph with this is perfect in every way! Thanks for sharing with us!
Said perfectly! Your kids are lucky to have a mom like you!
What a sweet post and adorable shot to go with it! These Wednesday Whistle’s will be treasured by both of your girls in the years to come!
Please write a book soon so I can buy it. Mandy you an amazing, wonderful, creative person and your girls are so lucky to have you. And I feel so lucky to “know” you.
Ugh I just wrote this and it didn’t save lol!
Please write a book so I can buy it!
Mandy you are an amazing, creative, and wise woman. Your girls are so lucky to have you and I feel so lucky to “know” you.
Mandy, I love how transparent you are to your children. Serious stuff, stuff they need to hear, stuff we need to hear. Thank you for putting it out there.
Mandy, you are such a wise woman, and what a gift to your girls that you are taking the time to write this down. What a great portrait! I love how there’s “stuff” in the background on the right, and she’s facing away from the camera, looking off to the left, looking totally and relaxed in her body language, her eyes wide, her mouth open. She looks ready for anything, and expecting it to be good!
:sigh: your girls are so blessed to have a mom with such words of wisdom.
Mandy, your girls are so very fortunate to have such a wonderful mom! I wish I had even half your talent at writing! I also really love the picture, beautiful work once again!