Assertiveness

I am so proud of my oldest daughter. She is so assertive when it comes to her needs and always with a finesse and grace of respect and politeness.

For example we were on a long distance flight and after the meal my daughter was still hungry. She took it upon herself to go to the end of the galley and ask for another meal. She knew what she wanted, she simply took the initiative and was successful. She also came back beaming with her trophy, a second vegetable wrap! We were such proud parents.

What I love about these actions is how my daughter goes about them. She is clear on her requests and kind about how she formulates her wishes. I  love this about her.

This is particularly nice given that recently at a friends house, I picked up a book (on the toilet of all places) about women not asking for what they want. This lack of asking is seemingly one if the biggest reasons for gender inequality.

Way to go big girl.

My daughter does not have it easy, she has a few, lets say, challenges, so seeing such confidence and assertiveness in her, reassures me that she is going to be just fine!

She will always get what she wants, she will never be shy about asking for what she needs and she will always be loved and adored for her heart and kindness, which is quite simply beautiful and about the size of Canada!