#58: it's okay to see it different.

Lyla (top) and Edwin (bottom) see things so different. Edwin appreciates order and rules where lyla strives for perfect dysfunction at all costs. It is so fun to watch the personalities grow and develop...

Lesson: it is okay to see the same things differently. The more important thing is to realize that we all see things differently! Our past experiences, values and current circumstances help us build our views...sometimes you won't understand why you or someone else thinks a certain way - just appreciate the differences!

#57: Scissors are for paper.

Remember - scissors are for PAPER. Only special scissors are for hair cuts and only special people can use them (aka Grandma Nikki)! I keep waiting to find Lyla with her own haircut - seems like little girls all have to try it at least once...so far this lesson is working! :)

#56: Be curious.

Today's lesson is to be curious. Always ask questions. Continue learning not only how things work - but try to understand WHY. As you get older, these are the same questions you should ask yourself. Take a peek inside your soul - don't just ask how you will live...ask WHY? Follow your dreams...I cannot wait to see what each of you achieve...and I will be cheering you on every step of the way!

#55: Share your talents and invite others to try.

Share your talents and passions and invite others to try! You were so excited when Grandma Ross agreed to draw Pokemon with you. Don't ever think that people aren't interested. You have to give them the chance to say no and you might be surprised by how many day yes! I learned this lesson from my days as a fundraiser and believe it!!!

#54: Have fun with rocks.

Always have fun with rocks! ;)

#53: Strategic smiles and sincere pleases are powerful.

We read a lot of books. I have found that reading books accomplishes a multitude of tasks - ex: learning to read, vocabulary  development, better ability to ask questions and solve problems, less tv/video games, snuggling, letter/sound recognition, imagination...it goes on and on...but that isn't today's lesson! 

Today's lesson is the power of a strategic smile and a sincere please. Today I read this book no less than 14 times to you Louie...but each time you got it back off the shelf and brought it to me your face looked like this. A perfect smile and your read lease mama matched perfectly resulting in another read...lesson - don't be scared to ask for repeats of something great! The answer won't always be yes...but your smile and sincere please will always result in the same in return! 

#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!!!