Friday, June 16, 2006

Cornerstones of the Foundation

A part of the foundation for Arielle is setting a place for us together so she knows that she has unconditional love. It is important for her to know that she has it from both her parents. She does not need to go through the thought process of wondering what we are going to do or say to her when she makes a mistake.

She needs to know just how we will react with any mistake she makes and that is with love. She needs to know that we want her to think for herself someday and for now we have some options to show her so she can make the best choice for herself. She needs to know that mistakes are for learning and are great for knowing what doesn't work best. She needs to know that there is no number of mistakes that she can make that will stop me from being kind and peaceful with her. She needs to know that I will not put conditions on her or else I will stop showing my affection. She needs to know that her parents are that shelter from the storm. She needs to know that we have time for her. She needs to know that we will listen and tell her what we hear her saying. She needs to know that we have opinions for her but she has the true answers for her own path.

She needs to know that we love her that much and probably more that she could ever know.

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