Just heard Jerry Lewis say this on the Oscar’s tonight and had to google it.
I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
— Stephan Grellet
Past week or so, Eden has been so testy and tempermental. She cries at the drop of a hat instead of “using her words”, which is what an almost 4 year old should be doing. When she is sweet, this girl is so sweet you can eat her up. She is so gentle when she plays with her dolls and so kind and nurturing. But that is one side of her. When she is not so sweet, she is actually quite a bully to her older sister. She will hit, pinch and push while Emma does nothing back, thankfully. She has never hurt her back, but comes over to tell us, sometimes saying “Why is my sister so mean to me?” How did this happen, and have Gary and I done something to allow this to continue? Today we were more consistent (than usual?), taking her numerous times out of a birthday party when her behavior was less than “party-like.” She doesn’t even care when we take her out, she is very defiant and physically difficult to handle. And loud! Piercing shrieks and bucking. And then moments later, when she finally gets it under control, so sweet and adorable. I’m gonna have to be on the ball with this one. Could it also be low blood sugar, sometimes I have wondered that bc it could happen when she wakes up from a 12 hour sleep or sometimes before dinner. I will have to offer more frequent healthy snacks and see if this helps. I sure know that I’m nasty from this sometimes, and sometimes you don’t feel especially hungry. Well, anyway, it is at moments like these during the past week where I, again, think to myself, what the heck am I getting myself into? Gary reminds me that Emma had difficult moments and now, her maturity and ability to “get it” and compose herself are remarkable. So, it is most likely that Eden too, with stricter parenting, will most likely outgrow this. I must reinstate the rewards chart! It worked … Why did i let this go!? Tomorrow is a new day.
Today, reading Lea’s post while she is in Kaz, I saw some photos of children in their cribs. One boy in particular caught my eye. He might not have been the cutest of the children, though of course he was really very cute. But he had the rounded pudgy face of the little Kazakh boy in my mind’s eye. I kept staring at this photo. It was the boy I envision when I think about a baby being handed over to me … remarkable.
It’s been many days since I have heard that my home study had the completed information. However, I still wait for the hard copy. I hope it comes this week, I really have to get moving in my Journey to 5. How many times can I question its whereabouts? I’ll call again in a day or so.
Well, goodnight dear friends … Tomorrow school starts back again after a week off and a house full of sickness. Back to the busy life of school, classes and activities …
Stephanie, you are living my parallel life or are really my twin. When I watched the Oscars and saw Jerry Lewis receive the recognition, that quote he gave really struck me, too.
Our girls are just like yours, Olivia usually being the sweet one and Claire, the younger, more defiant one. But Claire will be 5 in October and I also keep hoping the behavior will improve with age. When she gets into a fit, it’s really hard to get her calmed down, but we are working on it. I keep thinking maybe it’s the younger child syndrome, but soon she will be a middle child. I wonder what affect this will have?
And, I noticed those cute baby boys in Lea’s blog as well and wondered if our son will look like that. I’ve been thinking about him more because he is there and is waiting for us to come get him now.
Stephanie, you are living my parallel life or are really my twin. When I watched the Oscars and saw Jerry Lewis receive the recognition, that quote he gave really struck me, too.
Our girls are just like yours, Olivia usually being the sweet one and Claire, the younger, more defiant one. But Claire will be 5 in October and I also keep hoping the behavior will improve with age. When she gets into a fit, it’s really hard to get her calmed down, but we are working on it. I keep thinking maybe it’s the younger child syndrome, but soon she will be a middle child. I wonder what affect this will have?
And, I noticed those cute baby boys in Lea’s blog as well and wondered if our son will look like that. I’ve been thinking about him more because he is there and is waiting for us to come get him now.
Stephanie, you are living my parallel life or are really my twin. When I watched the Oscars and saw Jerry Lewis receive the recognition, that quote he gave really struck me, too.
Our girls are just like yours, Olivia usually being the sweet one and Claire, the younger, more defiant one. But Claire will be 5 in October and I also keep hoping the behavior will improve with age. When she gets into a fit, it’s really hard to get her calmed down, but we are working on it. I keep thinking maybe it’s the younger child syndrome, but soon she will be a middle child. I wonder what affect this will have?
And, I noticed those cute baby boys in Lea’s blog as well and wondered if our son will look like that. I’ve been thinking about him more because he is there and is waiting for us to come get him now.
We just started a behavior chart in our house too! I’m wondering if Rylie will get it, or if she is too young. I guess only time will tell.
The words you wrote about the picture of the children in the crib brought chills to me.
Hope all is well and you had an easy transition back to school and the other activities that come along with it.
We just started a behavior chart in our house too! I’m wondering if Rylie will get it, or if she is too young. I guess only time will tell.
The words you wrote about the picture of the children in the crib brought chills to me.
Hope all is well and you had an easy transition back to school and the other activities that come along with it.
We just started a behavior chart in our house too! I’m wondering if Rylie will get it, or if she is too young. I guess only time will tell.
The words you wrote about the picture of the children in the crib brought chills to me.
Hope all is well and you had an easy transition back to school and the other activities that come along with it.
Stephanie, that was good news today, however much over due! I feel you are back on a forward roll. Keep your chin up and hang in there, we will get this paperwork completed now!
Julie
Stephanie, that was good news today, however much over due! I feel you are back on a forward roll. Keep your chin up and hang in there, we will get this paperwork completed now!
Julie
Stephanie, that was good news today, however much over due! I feel you are back on a forward roll. Keep your chin up and hang in there, we will get this paperwork completed now!
Julie
How very frustrating about the home study. I love that quote and have had it on my blog for a while. I found it first on our honeymoon and thought “this is how I want to live my life.” I am hoping you get an answer soon!
How very frustrating about the home study. I love that quote and have had it on my blog for a while. I found it first on our honeymoon and thought “this is how I want to live my life.” I am hoping you get an answer soon!
How very frustrating about the home study. I love that quote and have had it on my blog for a while. I found it first on our honeymoon and thought “this is how I want to live my life.” I am hoping you get an answer soon!
Stephanie,
thanks for your sweet comments on my blog tonight… I appreciate it so much…
Hang in there… I think we all wonder at time.. or I know that I do.. what in the world was I thinking… the 2 kids are enough for me to handle, but we will handle 3 or 4 just as well!!
Praying for you and your family always…
Lanetta
Stephanie,
thanks for your sweet comments on my blog tonight… I appreciate it so much…
Hang in there… I think we all wonder at time.. or I know that I do.. what in the world was I thinking… the 2 kids are enough for me to handle, but we will handle 3 or 4 just as well!!
Praying for you and your family always…
Lanetta