haley's new playlist.

when haley first moved in she told me that her dad used to make playlists for her.  he wanted her to know that she was beautiful and wanted her to have great self-esteem.  i know it's not the same coming from me, but i believe in the same thing -- i think every girl should know her worth.  today i pulled together a list of songs for her so she could create another play list. 

who says - selena gomez
what makes you beautiful - one direction
just the way you are - bruno mars
beautiful - christina aguilera
hey you - miranda cosgrove
pefect - pink
beautiful soul - jesse mccartney
who you are - jessie j
pretty girl rock - keri hilson
firework - katy perry

i included one direction, so whether or not she likes the playlist, i should get some points. ;) 

i also included a quote {i couldn't find the original author, so if you know it please let me know, as i would like to give them credit}. 

"it can be really, really hard to feel good about yourself.  when you feel hopeless, and lost, and broken, it's even more difficult - but know that's what makes you who you are."

travis and i continually try to remind haley that we are proud of her; that we love her; that she is a member of our family; and that she is beautiful.  sometimes she doesn't get excited about an accomplishment until after we have told her it was a job well done, so i wrote her this letter the other day.

dear haley, 

somewhere deep inside of you, you have to start loving you again. you have to remember you're beautiful.  you have to be proud of your accomplishments. and you have to remember all the times you've been told you're beautiful, you're loved, you're accepted, and you're embraced. they say kids are the most honest people - they tell you like it is.  asher continues to see your beauty and remind you of it.  sue talked about how beautiful you are before she ever even met you.  you, haley, have to remember your value and your worth.  you are something amazing your dad created.  you are his legacy. 

we will continue to stand beside you, cheering you on all the way, reminding you of each of these things.  my hope is that you begin to believe them again, no matter what anyone else might say. 

you are loved little one.

hang in there lovie.  one day at a time.