The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I have twin four and a half -- almost five! -- year old daughters. I try to be consciously aware of what I say and do in regards to my body image and self-esteem and also with their body image and self-esteem. First of all, because I don't want them to believe everything that society says is true. Even if they don't fully understand it today. In addition, because they are fraternal twin sisters, I want them to understand they are individuals with unique and different bodies that God created for each of them. However, society -- including my loving family and friends -- tell a different story and harmlessly create a comparison war. My girls constantly hear how beautiful, adorable, cute, fill-in-the-blank with any other
Like that green hand-is this a delayed April Fool's joke? I think I'll print this out to use like a big slap on the back, Michelle-keep going, keep going! I like the way you arranged it into couplets.
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Feelings of accomplishment!
Write for you --
Just write now!
Keep writing and sharing. Have a good day! Love ya M
I especially love your final two lines.
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ReplyDeleteI am not sure how this happened but I wanted to post a comment on today's slice-and somehow it ended up on the wrong date. So, here it is again...
Found some of these three word phrases when I ate lunch out...
"Nibble. Giggle. Repeat"
"Dig in. Grin"
"Glass-half-full, kind of day"
Amy
PS You've inspired my latest-all about Kam, a hayride and not MY back pockets:
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/04/mommys-back-pockets.html
Good words of advice, Michelle.
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