tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post3864092322779921294..comments2024-01-27T01:00:53.693-05:00Comments on Footnotes: A Look at the Power of WordsKimberly http://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-22374745766888249592015-01-11T11:12:39.730-05:002015-01-11T11:12:39.730-05:00I consciously make an effort to compliment my kids...I consciously make an effort to compliment my kids on things that aren't just about their appearance because I think that it's important to have self worth not solely tied to your appearance. You're not crazy! <br /><br />And on a side note, people think a pregnant woman gives them just cause to say whatever they want apparently. When I was 36 weeks, I had a woman tell me that she thought I was just incredibly obese...ugh...Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946675419746616433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-43463022158288231302015-01-10T16:46:31.504-05:002015-01-10T16:46:31.504-05:00The other day I was talking with the cashier at Ta...The other day I was talking with the cashier at Target, a young guy, nothing deep or anything and at the end of my order he took off like 100 bags (I bring my own) and then added a "store coupon" . My total was $15 less. I asked him why he did it and he said it was because was so nice. He said most people are pretty quiet or rude and it was rare to have a nice customer. He made my day...and I guess I made his! I don't think we hear enough nice things during the day, so be that person and make someone smile. Even if you think it is superficial.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-62830498624850083872015-01-10T16:28:26.651-05:002015-01-10T16:28:26.651-05:00I think no matter what words are said, if it is po...I think no matter what words are said, if it is positive, it's good. We are all beat up and made to feel worthless from time to time, sometimes because of our over thinking minds but like you said, these comments are sometimes the things that get us through the day. I totally see where you are coming from. We have more value in looks than anything else but by not acknowledging the way that the entire world judges us and avoiding telling your children that they are indeed beautiful may (or may not) have it's own impact on them. Once our children grow up, they will judge us on our parenting. They will decide for themselves what they thought was great and what they thought wasn't great. I still remember to this day the time my dad told me I looked beautiful. It wasn't like him to say that, and it was probably the only time he did say it, but it meant so much to me. I was something like 8 years old and to hear him say that did nothing less than make my heart swell with happiness. Everyone is beautiful. We all are. We are all loved by someone. Sometimes we just need to be reminded of these things because the world beats us down and makes us forget it for a moment. This got extremely long but this post really brought some thinking. Thank you for that :) Sweet and Savory by Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958540100750347527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-12475396527742650992015-01-09T18:14:04.435-05:002015-01-09T18:14:04.435-05:00This is such a visual world and I don't know h...This is such a visual world and I don't know how to get around that. Of course there are many qualities that (should) trump looks and I love that you focus on those with Miles. That said, I think all sincere compliments are nice. That's how many people show their intention of thoughtfulness. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-58047886736557590832015-01-09T16:25:03.356-05:002015-01-09T16:25:03.356-05:00I don't think you are thinking too much about ...I don't think you are thinking too much about it, especially with your kids. But I think it's okay to give strangers/coworkers/etc the appearance compliments. I do a lot - "I like your lipstick, "I like your necklace," etc. When I say those things, I feel like I am telling them I like how they put themselves together, which while yes, is about their appearance, is also about how they take care of themselves and the effort they put in to them. And it's nice to get compliments. It's nice to have people notice when you are having a put together day. It is NOT nice when they make it about how you don't look that way all the time. But whatever. Everyone says something awkward from time to time, thinking they aren't! Ha ha. <br /><br />And I make an effort to say those types of things to my close friends along with things about their character. "You're a good friend." "I appreciate what a good listener you are." It's so easy to say those things! :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-82763141333162763032015-01-09T15:44:57.731-05:002015-01-09T15:44:57.731-05:00Thank you for agreeing with my crazy pregnancy ram...Thank you for agreeing with my crazy pregnancy ramblings. And your kids are cute!Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-9480162132118545952015-01-09T15:36:21.891-05:002015-01-09T15:36:21.891-05:00I think both are good, when genuine. Dave and i wa...I think both are good, when genuine. Dave and i want to make sure our kids know that while they're cute, they're also kind, smart, have good hearts, are strong, etc. I agree with you. Kim Mierauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460318956924655083noreply@blogger.com