My daughter has always had a big head. Ever since she was born she has had a head in the 98th percentile, though her height and weight have not followed suit. Having said this, though, her head does not look bigger than any other head I've seen on babies throughout my years. So I'm not particularly worried about it.
"My daughter has always had a big head."
I am, though, worried about another type of big head. Everywhere we go, and I'm sure other mums have this "problem," people tell her how gorgeous and beautiful she is. Don't get me wrong, I 100% agree with them but I can almost see Rascal's head growing before my very eyes. She grins appreciatively back at them and giggles knowingly. And I really do think she knows what they are saying. I can almost hear her replying, "I know! Aren't I?! Thank you for noticing!"
Now, once again, don't get me wrong. I tell her she is gorgeous and beautiful all the time, constantly. I genuinely think she is and, as her mother, I should think that! But it is also a fine line between one knowing they are beautiful in their own right and being confident about it, and letting it get to one's head.
So, as parents, how do we ensure that this line is not crossed? It is important for our daughters to have confidence in how they look and the way they were created. As a Christian, I hope I can convey to Rascal that she is beautiful because she was created beautifully by a powerful Creator. And in that she can have confidence.
Beauty is a fickle thing and in the eye of the beholder. One day we all get old and our beauty fades and changes. It is important for Rascal to believe in beauty beyond the cosmetic. So when people tell her how gorgeous and beautiful she is, I will teach her to thank her Creator for making her that way.
Libby :)
Now, once again, don't get me wrong. I tell her she is gorgeous and beautiful all the time, constantly. I genuinely think she is and, as her mother, I should think that! But it is also a fine line between one knowing they are beautiful in their own right and being confident about it, and letting it get to one's head.
So, as parents, how do we ensure that this line is not crossed? It is important for our daughters to have confidence in how they look and the way they were created. As a Christian, I hope I can convey to Rascal that she is beautiful because she was created beautifully by a powerful Creator. And in that she can have confidence.
Beauty is a fickle thing and in the eye of the beholder. One day we all get old and our beauty fades and changes. It is important for Rascal to believe in beauty beyond the cosmetic. So when people tell her how gorgeous and beautiful she is, I will teach her to thank her Creator for making her that way.
Libby :)
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