Imprinted Words

As I ran my morning run, on the eve of the 1st day of school, I also ran through all of the things I want my girls to know as they begin a new endeavor with new teachers, new lessons, and new life challenges. 


When they started preschool, I reminded them to share and eat their lunch. 


When they started kindergarten, I encouraged them to make new friends, listen to their teacher, and encouraged them to take pride in their art work and school work. 


Now, I have a 5th grader and a 1st grader. 


As the 5th grader begins encountering all of the new realizations about others' actions, words, home life, and the differences to her own life compared to theirs, I find it harder and harder to find the right words to send her off. 


I think it's extremely important for us to leave kids with something empowering and positive. 


Here are some of the things I tell my girls as they leave me for the day: 


" Make someone's day. Make people feel awesome instead of awful." 


"Remember, you are a victor, not a victim!" 


"Attitude of Gratitude! Be ready to tell me your gratitude after school!"




Here are some things that some of my friends say and do before dropping kids off: 


"Who's better than you?" "NOBODY!'


Prayers with kids before leaving for school. 


"Make good choices!" 


"Get your mind off of yourself and bless others!" 


"Do everything without complaining or arguing." 

What do you want those last words to your children be each day?