Showing posts with label children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"Mom, that was just weird"

Katie and Keely had rehearsal for West Side Story late again this week.  Kanoa and I were heading out to deliver them a pineapple pizza at the high school.  Kanoa was being very loving and gave me kisses after I put him into his car seat (he often says I love you and gives kisses).  I gave him a bunch of kisses on his head and after I shut the door I blew a kiss through the window of the minivan.  I peered in through the tinted windows and caught his blown kiss back to me.  "Awwww!" I thought.  He's my "kissee" and I was loving the sweet exchange.  We waved goodbye in a sweet way.  I get in the van and he says, "Mom, that was just weird."  Omg.....I could only laugh.  Where did he pick those words up?  Probably from Makana (I have heard her say that) or maybe from a show.  So funny.  I did ask if he meant the kisses we blew through the window (to be sure) and he said yes.  Weird.

Kanoa is now 3 years and 9 months old.  Where is the time going!!?  It's hard to remember back to what life was like when he was a baby now!  And dare I say....he is communicating a bit more and life is getting easier overall for him (and me too!) - there is just a teeny bit less upsetness (thank goodness!!!).  I see some positive changes here and there.  And I am glad.  :)  

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Maria Whitworth's"Top 10 Things My Children Taught Me"




With permission from Maria, I'd like to share her wonderful list titled"Top 10 Things My Children Taught Me" that will soon be published in Pathways Magazine.  Maria Whitworth's facebook page can be visited here: 
http://www.facebook.com/MariaWhitworth



TOP 10 THINGS MY CHILDREN TAUGHT ME
 
(or - How to ensure a LONG and STRONG relationship
with your kids, by Maria Whitworth, a longtime RE supporter) 


  • #10  Drop your assumptions that you know what's best for them.
  • #9  Facilitate, but don't meddle.
  • #8  Hold off on giving your opinion while you're feeling a negative response.
  • #7  Only use time-outs on yourself.
  • #6  Allow them room to fix their own situations. Of course, you can suggest what you might do for yourself  if it was you in their shoes. But don't fix it for them.
  • #5  Don't get too enamored with or emotionally invested in what YOU see as your child's talents and gifts.
  • #4  LISTEN and learn. Get to know your kids, and marvel when they show you new ways to see things.
  • #3  Wean yourself from any self-imposed schedule addiction.  Experience the guilt-free pleasure of living with flexibility, inspiration and openness.
  • #2  Respect your child's ideas, judgment and inherent wisdom.  You can only do that when you respect your own ideas, judgment and inherent wisdom.
  • #1  The #1 thing I learned from my kids:  In any situation, how would I respond if this was my best (adult) friend?