Cupcake is turning 7

I can't beleive a year has gone by so fast. Our little cupcake will turn 7 in a week. Just last year she got her first fish tank with 6 fish, now she is turning 7 so we went and got her 7 more fish. She loves her fish tank and surprisingly enough, she takes care of it. She has each one of them named and she feeds them every day. We are so proud of her. It really has taught her how to be responsible for taking care of something that she loves and values. Well, her swim season is about to come to an end and we all had such a wonderful experience. Swimming has been such a joy in all of our lives. Not only has it taught our cupcake a skill she can take with her forever in her life, but it has also taught her other valuable lessons... how to set goals and to achieve them, teamwork, confidence, determination, and spirit. All of what every single one of us should gain in our lives. Sports can be a real value in our little ones lives if it taught in a way to really bring out the best in our children. There is never a day that goes by that I don't ENCOURAGE my children to continue in the things that they love. Our family is truly blessed!! How about you... what are some of the ways that you encourage your children to become better in there lives?????