I looked around the room with my daughter, my sister, my mother, and my grandmother, and realized I am the least stubborn of all of these women. And, man, is that saying a lot.
Never once have any of these women let someone else tell them they can't do something. In fact, each see it as a personal mission to prove them wrong. (If you hear "Watch me" as a response, move aside. Quickly.)
Each of them has a special place in their hearts for the innocence and magic of children. They make each child feel as if there is nothing more important in the world than what that child is doing right now. It's a no wonder I am a teacher, and my sister is a pediatric nurse.
I am so honored Mila will know the strength and power of these women. They will guide her to follow her intuition. They will give the best hugs that envelop her in safety. They will show her what unconditional love is.