Random Acts of Kindness

As we enter a season of thanks and giving. I am completely inspired to teach my daughters exactly what this season is all about. I hope to instill a heart of giving in my girls. I hope these random acts of giving will be a lesson that will stick with them for life.

The girls and I spent this past week completing these acts of kindness around our town.

Here is our list of random acts:
* Taping quarters to a vending machine at our local cafe.
* Taping money to the Sunday paper at the gas station.
* Putting diapers and wipes on a local changing table.
* Dropping off color pages and crayons to our clinic's waiting room.
* Bringing cookies to our police department and thanking them for keeping our community safe.
* Giving money to a local boy in need.

As I was buckling my daughters in the car to leave, a stranger walked out of the gas station with a paper and a smile. If he was the one to receive our gift, then that made our day!!

I have to tell you that after this week of our random acts of kindness, I experienced such an emotional high. I feel so wonderful that I am teaching such an important lesson to my girls. I can't wait to come up with a new list of random acts...my mind is just racing with ideas! Next time... no camera, no blogging!

It is far better to give than to receive...spread the word! :) 

Today a Reader...Tomorrow a Leader

Alexis is reading books for Book It! I LOVE that Book It is still around and that Pizza Hut still gives personal pan pizzas away if you make your reading goal! What a great program and motivator to get young ones to read!

Alexis surprised me tonight and asked if she could read during our storytime. She chose one of her favorite books about Disney Princesses and she did a fantastic job reading! At this early stage of reading she still needs help with many words, but I am thrilled at how far she has come! Reading takes time and practice, so practice she will do! I am thrilled to be listening to my sweet little angel read! 

Daughters

To My Daughters

I wish you

 the strength to

face challenges with

confidence...

along with the

wisdom to

choose your

battles

carefully...

I wish you

adventure on

your journey and

may you always

stop to help

someone along

the way...

Listen to

your heart

and take risks

carefully...

   Remember

how much you are loved...

I am so proud

of you!

Love you always,

Mom

*Disclaimer...the picture idea and quote came from Pinterest. I put them together for a small tribute for Alexis and Brynn.