30 Days of Thanks - Day 19!

I am participating in the 30 Days of Thanks by BoogieMum. What a great idea for making November a month of thanks instead of just a day!

So, we were sitting down at the table for supper last night and I noticed that my 6 year old daughter was not eating. She was smiling, swishing her hair back behind her shoulders, batting her eye lashes, and in general flirting...with her reflection...in the window opposite her chair.

Yes I had her stop this and start eating her supper, but I was secretly happy that she liked her own reflection. I do not want to raise conceited children, but I do want them to know their own self worth. (And no I am not implying that self worth is all in how you look!)

I am thankful that my children have high self esteem. I am thankful that my kids are confident in themselves. They know no strangers, and while this is a great stressor for me because not everyone out there is nice, I do admire their ability to go up to someone and just say hello. My two older children now know not to do this unless I am with them, and I am working on my youngest, but within their peer group, I can think of no greater asset than having the confidence to say hello or ask if they can join in a game. My kids are confident in themselves and not self conscious.

I am sure their day will come - middle school happens to all of us. But for now, they are comfortable in their own skin.

For this I am very thankful because I believe my children to be the most beautiful, intelligent, and sweet children on the face of the earth! :)