Warm Fuzzies & Cold Pricklies

When I was a little girl, my sister had this book called WARM FUZZIES AND COLD PRICKLIES. It was a great book that showed these furry little creatures and how life made them feel good, warm, and cozy; or bad, ugly, cold, and prickly. Horror movies made them feel prickly while hugs made them feel fuzzy.

I’m thinking about that book today, and how smart it really was. I know that my children experience a lot of cold pricklies in their life. It’s my job to try to outdo that, with so many more warm fuzzies. I’m finding that it’s not always easy to do – especially when the cold prickly comes from me in the form of harsh words, or a busy attitude. And each day, I feel like my children are more precious to me than the day before so I try harder to do what’s right on their behalf.

I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner, but I should share this story with them. I think it will help them label their feelings and express how circumstances make them feel. And maybe it will guide me as I buy toys for them and shop for videos. After all, I don’t want to be the one responsible for bringing cold pricklies in our house! The only movies, books, and toys I want around are ones that are filled with warm fuzzies.

If we take a look at all our material possessions plus the things our kids possess, what will we find?

I sure hope we find rooms filled to overflowing with warm fuzzies! And let’s kick those cold pricklies out.