*m.c. wrey, "my precious"
I delight in being feminine, and I want my daughter to do the same. It's amazing that so many people around me, who know that I delight in femininity, enjoy telling me that my daughter is going to be a rough and tough little tomboy, because she is an active almost 2 year old and she loves to climb on things. When we go places she usually wears a dress, unless she is going to be outside at the park and could get dirty then she'll wear a pair of shorts.
These same people, usually women, tell me that they were tomboys, and it's a good thing. I'm starting to think that they are secretly hoping that she will reject being a feminine, girly girl.
I usually don't respond to their comments, because I do not think there is much need. Young children will be young children, and that does not make them a tomboy. I enjoyed climbing trees with my brother, riding bikes, exploring in the woods, and playing basketball when I was younger. It was fun, and it was part of having a great childhood. But, I never considered myself a tomboy. I also enjoyed playing with my dolls, pretending to be a teacher to them, helping take care of my younger brother and sister, and wearing dresses and "looking pretty."
What things am I doing now to help nurture my daughter's femininity?
- Letting her help me clean. She enjoys dusting and wiping off the table.
- Dressing her like a little girl.
- Encouraging her to speak with a soft voice when she likes to get loud and boisterous.
- Letting her watch me cook, and "help" me with simple cooking tasks, like stirring.
- Praying vigilently over my daughter that God would mold her into the young lady that she needs to be, that He helps her maintain her purity until marriage, and live a life that is pleasing unto Him.
- Be an example of a feminine, Godly wife, mother and woman for her to see everyday. Knowing that I have little eyes watching me and mimicking me forces me to constantly try to be the best that I can be.
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3 comments:
What great ideas for encouraging your daughter in femininity! Hope I'm doing the same for my two girls!
I agree 100! It saddens me when mothers encourage their daughters to be rough & tough.
I love the pictures :)
Oh, thank you for your goals and your words! Your actions and prayers for your daughter are so right and so noble, keep up the good work.
You are not alone in such work, I am working on this too with my little daughter. I'm happy to read about someone else who shares these ideas and goals.
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