Be Sweet & Stay Cool

I went into this Summer with a goal of having as much fun as possible! It’s my last one with Vivian before she starts Kindergarten and being present with her takes priority over any to-do list I make (I’ve flexed on the list but I didn’t abandon). 

It is very new for me to indulge in a sweet treat

I thank motherhood & my gal pals  for showing me 

how to enjoy the little things from time to time

Our adventures have been fairly simple and mostly took place right in our backyard, at the pool, on the playground and with several trips to the beach!!!

All of these places and the faces we’ve shared them with are wonderful but it’s our attitudes that make for the best Summer ever! 

Be Sweet & Stay Cool 

This has been our Summer motto! While it may seem like a catchy encouragement for littles, I find it meaningful for us grown gals too. Like ice cream we can be a refreshing treat amongst the Summer heat.

When we approach others and situations with sweet actions and a cool head we bless others, ourselves and the time we share. 

We can be sweet …

With our words

     - genuine compliments (preferably on things like one’s character or talents over appearance), avoiding gossip (sharing is NOT caring when it comes to another's business) and with caring messages or notes.

With manners

     - be observant & include others, help a neighbor or friend, and with simple acts of kindness (as small as sharing a smile can bless another)

We can be cool …

With our reactions 

    - Staying calm in the chaos of the unexpected, pray before speaking & acting, and having a gentle spirit.

With our choices 

    - doing what’s right, exercising patience and putting others above ourselves.

I hope we take our Summer motto and make it our Back to School motto too!

Dress Beautifully Being Sweet & Staying Cool

XOXO Sarah Louise