New Year’s Affirmations

Sunday night, over supper, Ted, Frances, and I passed around the family journal and made some new year’s affirmations. The idea was to list three things we like about each other and ourselves, in the hopes that this practice might help us remember to be grateful for our family and be kind to one another. Frances didn’t quite grasp that we were going for abstract concepts, but—hey—she’s five. Here’s her list, with a translation below.

Three things Frances likes about Ted

1. Reading
2. Hugs
3. Swimming with Dad

 

Three things Frances likes about Jessica

1. Cuddles with mom
2. Stories
3. Hugs

 

Three things Frances likes about Frances

1. Play!
2. Yoga
3. TV