I am beautiful! You are beautiful!

I would not consider myself a beauty. If I was to come across something like this video I will link below then, I would probably go through the average door. 

Dove Choose Beautiful Women all over the world make a choice

Beauty is more than skin deep though and I know that true beauty comes from within. I am so conscious of the things I say and the way I act around my child as I do not want to assist in the unfortunately almost inevitable fact that Nixie will at some stage go through doubts of her own beauty and worth. If I could prevent this then I would - so I am doing my best to let her know how beautiful she is and also what true beauty is.

What is true beauty?

What matters is not your outward appearance - the styling of your hair, the jewelry you wear, the cut of your clothes - but your inner disposition. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle gracious kind that God delights in. 
1 Peter 3:3-4 (MSG)

Inner beauty shines through and creates a beautiful person no matter the appearance.
How beautiful are people with smile lines? This shows an inner happiness that can not be faked! I hope to grow old with lots of smile lines! Outer beauty fades with age if that is all you have - cultivate inner beauty for eternity.

The power of words is incredible and I am so conscious of the things I say especially around little ears. Words create a reality. I tell Nixie she is beautiful, talented, smart, funny, lovable, gorgeous - and you know what - SHE IS! She has a lovely warm smile that draws you in and so many people comment to me about how cuddly she is. She will go up to you (when she gets to know you) and say"cuddles". The other day after leaving her in the creche for an hour while at the gym she turns to the carer and says "Mummy come back, mummy cuddles and kisses". Ohhhh melt my heart.

You are beautiful.

I am beautiful!

xxoo