I feel that now, more than ever, it is important to empower our children. It starts at home. I think my kids are pretty incredible, but doesn’t every parent think that? I took the time to sit down and write out some of the things I love about my daughter; things I say to her nearly every day. Seeing these things on paper makes it so much more special. I always want Taylor to know how incredible she is and sincerely hope that this activity sticks in her meomory for a long time.

I remember seeing an idea somewhere (I can’t remember where) to write your kids little love notes. I made 28 hearts (one for each day of February) that say special things on them that are specific to my girl. I put them in a gift bag and will let her blindly choose one each morning. She will be able to put it on her door or bedroom wall after we read it together. I can not wait to see her excitement with this throughout the month.

Taylor and I started this today. She was so excited as I explained it to her, and she couldn’t wait to choose her first heart. As she stuck her little hand in the bag, she said “This is special, Mommy!” She lit up as I read her first message. It, quite appropriately said, “You are Smart.” She was elated and stuck it up on the back on her door with such gusto and a big smile on her face. The remainder of the morning, she kept telling me that she was smart. She couldn’t wait to tell her brothers about it. As we pulled into school, she said “Mommy, I really love my hearts and love that I am so smart. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow says!”

This excitement and this face made it all worth it. Love is everything.