Living Room

In celebration of my daughter's birth, a friend recently gave me these words matted in an absolutely darling, girly-girl frame that I've yet to mount:

If a child lives with criticism, she learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, she learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, she learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, she learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, she learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, she learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, she learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, she learns justice.
If a child lives with security, she learns faith.
If a child lives with approval, she learns to like herself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, she learns to find love in the world.

--Author Unknown

For bringing me to the final decision to relinquish my home office so my daughter can grow in her own space, your words gracing a wall--Author Unknown, you've just been added to The Thanks Ranks.

Make room for me downstairs, Hubby-honey. I'm coming with a computer and paint chips. ;-)