Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 26, 2011
My daughter has been dealing with a situation that was totally not cool. Her friend was basically holding her "friendship" as leverage to get my daughter to buy her things. Her "friend" has to bring lunch from home and she convinced my daughter to buy her cookies or chips since my daughter gets free lunch. The ladies didn't realize that we can SEE what they buy at the school cafeteria. Gotta love technology! Anyway this morning my husband had real heart-to-heart talk with her about all the snacks she had been buying and she admitted to us what was going on. He let her know that a friend would not keep their friendship from you if you told them no. You should never feel like you would lose someone's friendship if you didn't do what they wanted you to do. We will keep working with her to be confident in herself and stand up for herself and not be used by others. I am glad my husband handled it because the Wrath of Mom would not have been so nice.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday September 26, 2011
My son had a great soccer game, his team scored well and he did an awesome pass. I think once he learns some more teamwork and humility he might be on his way to a great player.
My daughter will start volleyball soon.....we'll see. She expressed an interest in joining a club. Tried not to deflate her bubble but Momma needs more info like who, what, when, where, and why. We'll see if she'll follow through. Seems to be doing well with school...first book report will be due soon.
It will be interesting to see what is going to happen this fall....
My daughter will start volleyball soon.....we'll see. She expressed an interest in joining a club. Tried not to deflate her bubble but Momma needs more info like who, what, when, where, and why. We'll see if she'll follow through. Seems to be doing well with school...first book report will be due soon.
It will be interesting to see what is going to happen this fall....
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday September 23, 2011
Survived another day. The kids were very mellow today, had their own interests and basically left us alone today after school.
I will be glad when my husband gets his car back so we can stop the musical cars to get the kids to school and back.
Long live volleyball and soccer.
I will be glad when my husband gets his car back so we can stop the musical cars to get the kids to school and back.
Long live volleyball and soccer.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
September 22, 2011
What a week. Just when I think I've got my parenting act together, my kids let me know just how truly dumb I am.
My daughter seems to be adjusting to middle school life and we're striving to get the "cut" hair to grow back. She will start volleyball soon and I hope this will be a great outlet for her.
My son is doing well, getting a little bossy but we are working on it. Still in love with Legos and I think soccer is doing him good. Playing with others takes time.
We've almost got our schedule together. We'll see things go as we move into October.
My daughter seems to be adjusting to middle school life and we're striving to get the "cut" hair to grow back. She will start volleyball soon and I hope this will be a great outlet for her.
My son is doing well, getting a little bossy but we are working on it. Still in love with Legos and I think soccer is doing him good. Playing with others takes time.
We've almost got our schedule together. We'll see things go as we move into October.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 18, 2011
So I took a little time out and I'm dong better. I do hope my children don't drive me to drink!! Anyway they seemed to be getting adjusted to their schedules and I am hanging in there with all the changes.
They both survived Friday night and Saturday with their dad, alone! I knew they could manage without me...they just need to believe in themselves a little more.
My son seems to be on his way to being a goalie and my daughter is soon to try her hand at volleyball. Now if they can get their dad involved in something cardiovascularly enriching we'd be on our way to fitness.
They both survived Friday night and Saturday with their dad, alone! I knew they could manage without me...they just need to believe in themselves a little more.
My son seems to be on his way to being a goalie and my daughter is soon to try her hand at volleyball. Now if they can get their dad involved in something cardiovascularly enriching we'd be on our way to fitness.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
Survived another day...seemed picture day went well and we're becoming more accepting of ourselves and going with the flow.
All I know is I was thankful that I didn't pass out or hyperventilate while curling her hair this morning...hoping I got it right!
I do know that if she touches her hair again...I mean cuts her hair again I will not be responsible for the "discipline" I will hand down!
All I know is I was thankful that I didn't pass out or hyperventilate while curling her hair this morning...hoping I got it right!
I do know that if she touches her hair again...I mean cuts her hair again I will not be responsible for the "discipline" I will hand down!
September 13, 2011
Yea looks like I'm batting 1000. Today is picture day at school and it seems I got the hairstyle right and one young lady is very happy with hair.
Yes! Let's keep it coming!
Yes! Let's keep it coming!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
September 11, 2011
My children never cease to amaze me!
Our son had a great week, played his first soccer game and did well when he listened and paid attention. He looked great in his uniform and the team is shaping up well. We endured a long day with pictures and a parade but it all worked out. He even got to play with his buddies for a while.
Our daughter seemed to have a good first week of school. She felt good having positive comment about her hair. Unfortunately I caught her messing with her hair, she had a semi-bald spot now from where she cut it herself. I have been trying to keep my composure but it has really knocked me for a loop. Praying her self acceptance comes soon!
I am praying for a great week for each of them.
Our son had a great week, played his first soccer game and did well when he listened and paid attention. He looked great in his uniform and the team is shaping up well. We endured a long day with pictures and a parade but it all worked out. He even got to play with his buddies for a while.
Our daughter seemed to have a good first week of school. She felt good having positive comment about her hair. Unfortunately I caught her messing with her hair, she had a semi-bald spot now from where she cut it herself. I have been trying to keep my composure but it has really knocked me for a loop. Praying her self acceptance comes soon!
I am praying for a great week for each of them.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7, 2011
Well things seem to be going well. A small malfunction with the bangs but otherwise the school year is starting off well. Thank You Lord!!
Andrew had his first practice game and boy sometimes he is so revving to go he doesn't listen. The team is getting there but they will need to practice more and remember to move the ball toward their goal and keep the other team away from theirs. I know it will come with time and practice.
Busy weekend with their first game and then pictures and a parade. One day at a time.
Andrew had his first practice game and boy sometimes he is so revving to go he doesn't listen. The team is getting there but they will need to practice more and remember to move the ball toward their goal and keep the other team away from theirs. I know it will come with time and practice.
Busy weekend with their first game and then pictures and a parade. One day at a time.
Monday, September 5, 2011
September 5, 2011
It hit me like a ton of bricks....
My daughter is like a parent. When school is in she takes over the place of fussing and disciplining when is should be her father. Of course my son believes he's just as "big" as she is so he doesn't listen to her and they get into huge fights resulting in my husband finally getting involved but its so escalated that my daughter comes off as the "bad guy" because she is still learning how to deal with those younger than she is. I will have to admonish my husband to be more ACTIVE in parenting our son, especially when he wants his way, allowing our daughter to start butting out and letting her daddy be the parent.
My daughter is very emotional and doesn't always speak up for herself. On Sunday (I wasn't there) she heard the children's pastor preparing kids for a trip to Magic Mountain if they learned their Bible verses. Well no one asked her or included her in anything and she felt slighted. My husband noticed but wasn't able to get an explanation out of her. When I did finally arrive home and was apprised of the situation I went in to talk to her and she had calmed down from the original slight remembering that the youth pastor was going to take a group and that she would probably be able to be a part of that. I did one better though, I let her know how the Naz Night works and that I would have no problem taking her at the end of the year for an entire day and not just a few hours where we wouldn't be able to ride on everything. She seemed even happier about that.
Tomorrow is the first day of school and we've got painted nails and newly cut bangs and (prayerfully) the outfits are all settled. I tried to remind her that no matter what others say or think, the only opinion that matters is her own. I will be whispering prayers throughout the day.
My daughter is like a parent. When school is in she takes over the place of fussing and disciplining when is should be her father. Of course my son believes he's just as "big" as she is so he doesn't listen to her and they get into huge fights resulting in my husband finally getting involved but its so escalated that my daughter comes off as the "bad guy" because she is still learning how to deal with those younger than she is. I will have to admonish my husband to be more ACTIVE in parenting our son, especially when he wants his way, allowing our daughter to start butting out and letting her daddy be the parent.
My daughter is very emotional and doesn't always speak up for herself. On Sunday (I wasn't there) she heard the children's pastor preparing kids for a trip to Magic Mountain if they learned their Bible verses. Well no one asked her or included her in anything and she felt slighted. My husband noticed but wasn't able to get an explanation out of her. When I did finally arrive home and was apprised of the situation I went in to talk to her and she had calmed down from the original slight remembering that the youth pastor was going to take a group and that she would probably be able to be a part of that. I did one better though, I let her know how the Naz Night works and that I would have no problem taking her at the end of the year for an entire day and not just a few hours where we wouldn't be able to ride on everything. She seemed even happier about that.
Tomorrow is the first day of school and we've got painted nails and newly cut bangs and (prayerfully) the outfits are all settled. I tried to remind her that no matter what others say or think, the only opinion that matters is her own. I will be whispering prayers throughout the day.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Sept 1, 2011
Its so weird not seeing the kids as much as I'd like. My daughter will be back in school next week and my son has gotten back into the groove of going to preschool. Soccer practice is going well and we seem to be drama free at the moment.
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