Great to See You

I say these four little words to my daughter at the end of every school day, and I always get the same response... a smile, a hug, and a "nice to see you too, mommy!"...

How many things in life have this kind of predictability, especially when it comes to five year olds? I picked up this little "pearl of wisdom" at a recent Love and Logic seminar in Portland, Oregon, and it has been easy to make into a habit. I used to say "How was your day?" but the response from my daughter was varied and not nearly as pleasant. She loves to tell me about her day, but now I let her pick the time so she can unwind if she needs to, and when she is ready the day gets re-told with enthusiasm. The first thing I want her to know when I pick her up from school is how nice it is to see her. Four little words say so much.