Unique

A friend of mine, whom I don't get to see as often 

as I'd like, called the other day to see if we could use some 

trinkets for a "treasure box" 

for our little kids -

to help encourage their good behaviors, 

good attitudes,

getting their school work done...

and however else we wanted to use them.

Of course, I was ecstatic with the offer of these items!

It would be such a huge help 

for our summer.

As we chatted and caught up on each others lives -

she reminded me that though our kids may 

need "labels" for the school system -

she...

 (she also was a 4th grade teacher - so she has tons of experience!)

she likes to look at each child and their 

uniqueness

not their label! 

And though I know each of my children are different,

especially my little ones -

they all have 

different needs,

different stories,

different abilities,

different histories,

different personalities,

different understanding,

different sense of humor,

different ways they look at the world,

but 

all in all -

they are unique in all they do!

Each one needs to parented in their unique way.

We continue to learn how to 

parent each child 

in a way they understand,

and feel loved.

Thank you Tami for the reminder!

Love you!