Picnic

I just love these guys. 

I realized that in my effort to speak more positively, I was driving myself crazy trying to remember all the new "rules" I'd learned about how to talk to kids. 

I'm still trying to do those things, but I realized the most important ingredient is love.  If they feel loved, I think they will forgive my imperfect parenting. 

After all, this project is about helping them reach their full potential, and feel loved, important, useful, and not about me and my parenting skills, or lack thereof.  :)