don't I follow through as often as I like?
Because really, it doesn't have to take a long time,
or cost a lot of money,
or use too much effort,
to make them feel special each and every day.
Adding a bit of whimsy to a meal with a special syrup pitcher that was just sitting in the cabinet...took only a few minutes.
A choice to use kind, complimentary words rather than constant critique...is free.
Baking cookies from a brownie mix and a few extra ingredients...required minimal effort.
It is something I hope to do more and more
each and every day.
Since I am always on the lookout for ideas...
What are some ways you make your children/loved ones feel special?
~ Dorie
This wouldn't apply to you, but I like notes in the lunch box. M really loves encouragement of all kinds...but I am also so bad at it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes an "I Love You" out of no where is good too...
Great ideas, Annette! Thanks for sharing them. And, I think maybe I could use the lunch box idea for co-op when we pack a lunch. Or, maybe a note in a suitcase when they go overnight to a friend's house...
DeleteSuch simple things bring the most pleasure :) I love adding fresh flowers - even just a stem to our table, or bringing out the *fancy* tablecloth just because :)
ReplyDeleteFresh flowers - beautiful idea. That is definitely something I could do. Thanks, Aurie!
DeleteI am trying to do the same thing, show my love every day with special little things. One thing that my girls love is when I make foods in fun shapes; it shows them that I am thinking about them as I am cooking. I also leave notes on the bathroom mirror for my husband. Finally, I am trying to take time to say "yes" when requests are made of me.
ReplyDeleteMy children like to 'play' with their food by using blueberries to make a smiling face in their yogurt bowls, and drawing pictures with the ketchup over their scrambled eggs. S0, I really like the food in fun shapes idea! I hope to make the snowman with bananas you shared the other day.
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