I am crazy about these frogs! My son, Jake, drew them awhile ago to help out with the Language Arts Instead of Posters. Ya know, instead of using “said” hop on to a new colorful word. Genius!
It wasn’t until a few nights later he was having a hard time with the “stay-at-home” order in Colorado. He hadn’t seen any of his friends in 2 weeks – besides the class distance learning group work. But those are not his “close” friends. Needless to say, he was feeling sad. He was feeling unimportant.
I saw the pack of FROGS on the table and I colored them – all poision dart frog colors, because that’s more fun for a teen than just green kiddy frogs. I wrote a few words on the bottom of the frogs to remind him of who he is! Talented. Loved. Creative. Smart-ish. (inside joke).
As I was coloring his frogs I thought about a very sweet girl back in Orlando who is incredibly missed. She’s become the last pen-pal and I thought of suggesting a frog be sent her way soon. I was patting myself on the back for being so incredibly kind when I remembered I didn’t tell my youngest son I was proud of him and the hard work he put into his last play. So I colored him some frogs and praised him. While I was coloring those frogs I wondered … when on earth was the last time I left an encouraging note around the house?
Goodness it’s been awhile. I know I wrote on their mirrors when we moved into the house 6 months ago. But since then … I can’t recall. Yes, I text my oldest all the time. We share memes constantly. But a word of encouragement – to build up self esteem? I wanted to cry! Here I am writing jokes on the neighborhood sidewalk to make this “quarantine month” a bit more bearable and I haven’t been doing it in my own home?!
I could have beat myself up, but instead I colored my own darn frog. You’re a Good Mom. I need to hear that a bit more often by my own lips. Instead of the running dialogue of how I’m blowing it with my 17yr old and I’ve only got one year left. That pressure has been killing me.
Well, we don’t wallow around here!! So, if you haven’t been leaving encouraging notes around the house – like me – below is a sheet of blank frogs to write your own personal notes. Hop to it (pun intended!). If you hate your penmanship – like me – I created another sheet with some notes provided. Get your Frog-Spiration printed and surprise a loved one this week!!
Print your Frog-Spiration !
Blank Frogs – write your own personal notes.
Frog-Spiration – short notes provided. Perfect to RAK a loved one!
Okay mama – click on that tab and read it – do you see the tab title? YOU ARE SPECIAL. Honest truth – I did not plan that one bit. I’m not that smart. That’s just a little hug from the Lord today. Enjoy it!
Does November have to be the only Random Acts of Kindness month? Let’s do it now!