My final challenge was to simply be more openly affectionate and loving. This may seem simple to many of you, but for me it is not something that comes naturally.  Growing up, my family tended to do more “acts of service” to demonstrate love and affection for one another.  It is easy for me to hug and kiss all over the little ones, but as the girls are getting older my own awkwardness is surfacing.  It is outside of my comfort zone to give great big squishy hugs to people.  However, this is something that I always admire in other people and families. No better time like the present to start admiring it in my own family.