#52: Do what you love.

Edwin, you love art! Drawing, painting, coloring, etc...I saw an art camp advertised and knew you'd love it and I was right!!! 

Lesson: do what you love! You might be the only boy (girl). You might be the smallest (biggest). You might be the fastest (slowest). But at the end if the day, if you love it-you will be happy and succeed!!! 

#51: Remember, smiles are contagious!

Smiles are so contagious! When you are all smiling I just can't help myself...thanks for constantly reminding me to be happy where I am!!! :)

#50: Surround yourself with beauty.

Another simple lesson - beauty can be found everywhere. Surround yourself with beautiful landscapes - both physical and emotional. Look for beautiful places and souls and allow yourself to be inspired daily.

#49: Rent the front row cabana.

Another simple lesson - sometimes the $15 upgrade to front row is really worth it! The view is so much better than the back of the cabana in front of you! :)

#48: Don't eat the paper.

Simple lesson - remember to remove the paper from cupcakes, muffins, waffle cones, etc. :)

#47: Celebrate the strengths of others.

Tonight we went to Epcot with Grandma Ross and on the way home I asked Edwin: what's your favorite part about having Lyla as a sister?

His response made my heart rejoice: "my favorite part about having lyla for a sister is her personality because she doesn't care what she's doing...she just does it!"

At the heart of this comment is the fact that Edwin recognizes one of Lyla's strengths. She is able to be flexible, adaptable, spontaneous, crazy, etc...all things that go against his core. He adores rules, routines, orders, instructions, etc. 

I love that at 6 Edwin can see and celebrate being different and I can't wait to hear what Lyla's favorite part about Edwin is...

#46: Enjoy the beach.

Today's lesson is to appreciate the pure  awesomeness of living close enough to hang out the beach!  When you are there, stand in awe of her power. Listen to the water and allow it to speak to your heart. Trace your toes in the steaming sand. Run from the crashing waves. Gather shells. Study it and embed it in your memory...it might not last forever, but for now it is pretty cool!