I have been a human girl for 40 years, but it took another human girl — a 2-year-old — to teach me what I needed to learn.
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1. Strength comes in all shapes and sizes, even from a size 2.
Image: Giphy2. If you look hard enough, wonder is everywhere
Image: Giphy3. Take the time to find your happy — one that is just yours.
This took me a while. I always felt guilty. But, now I run and I write a food blog I am really proud of. I don’t apologize for it either. Mostly.
Image: Giphy4. When possible, cook as though it is your last meal and listen to music in the kitchen.
Image: Giphy5. Give yourself a break. Having a bad day is different than being a bad person or parent.
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6. Be curious.
Image: Giphy7. Cry. Sometimes the only thing to get the stains out is salt water. And then laugh.
Image: Giphy8. Not every “rule” applies. Follow your gut and trust you know more than you think.
Image: Giphy9. It is too much to ask of a single person to be everything you need, that’s why we have friends and family and Google.
Image: Giphy10. Poo washes off. Literally and metaphorically.
Image: GiphyAnd one more…
11. You are a wonderful work in progress and it wouldn’t hurt you to see yourself through her eyes once in a while. She thinks you’re amazing.
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