I want her to be adventurous and not afraid to try new things, never afraid unless it is prudent to have a small degree of fear. I want her to know her limits but to push herself to do more, to be more.
I want her to take big leaps with maybe only a peek so she doesn't convince herself she can't do something, but also sees the terrain so she can make quick choices with good judgement.
I want her to be athletic, mobile, skillful, agile, graceful, strong. I want her to soar.
I want her to believe in herself.
What do you want for your child?
Aliza,
What a beautiful post!
I recently discovered your blog. I suffered a miscarriage a month ago; it was my first pregnancy. It was such a comfort to come across your writings. No one talks about miscarriage! I was feeling so isolated. While I have a lot of healing to do still, it has made me feel so much better to read about all your experiences, to know I am not alone. And it has given me hope that I may also have an adorable 5 year old of my own one day.
There is also so much good practical stuff in here, about pregnancy and birth – information that hopefully will help me in the future. (I have been reading your blog nonstop since discovering it, but I must admit that I am only at the part where Noa Grace has just been born. I look forward to reading more about your adventures as a parent!)
Thank you for sharing all your experiences and wisdom. Your little girl is lucky to have such a loving, original mama.
Best,
Ang
Posted by: Ang | November 02, 2011 at 10:34 AM
What a wonderful post. I love the picture and the words behind it.
Your little girl has all the love and support she needs to grow into a wonderful women.
Very touching.
Posted by: Hypnotherapy London | November 09, 2011 at 02:38 AM
I wish your little girl best of luck, God Bless her.
Posted by: Baby Gifts | November 21, 2011 at 11:05 PM
I love all the things that you want for your daughter and those are the same that I want for my son. He is four years old now and sometimes he displays a fear that his other friends of the same age don't seem to have. He also says 'I can't' a lot and I try to tell him he can do anything he puts his mind to but he doesn't believe me. I feel that somehow, unwittingly and inadvertently I have made him like this. I really like how you put into words exactly what I would have liked to say. I will share this post
Posted by: Claire | January 30, 2012 at 01:42 AM
thanks for this wonderful post
i want my lovely :) daughter and also your little girl will be very self-confident and purposeful in their life.
p.s. i always try to help my child in their school things and this make me happy :)
Posted by: sandra | February 02, 2012 at 11:49 PM