Author: Violeta
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Building blocks
There is no growth without friction. We are establishing a rapport of trust For the future … She – Pushing limits. We – Staying put. Yet both adapting.
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Into the new year
Last week Jackie entered into the “NO” phase, (the stubborn kind). And then the “Why” phase. She is so inquisitive and she actually remembers what I tell her. Like a little hungry bird, opening its beak to information and to knowledge.
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Fire extinguisher
J: What does that red sign say? Me: Extinguisher. J: What is this below? Me: Fire extinguisher J: What does it do?
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Snuggles
She is a snuggle bug. And we love it. But as she feels more and more at home, instead of the cup filling up faster, the bucket seems to get bigger.
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The ultimate play date
A memorable day, surprisingly easy though somewhat hectic navigating the mall with little feet and little hands and easily distracted eyes.
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Poem
Reverence and self awareness Manners and empathy Humor and peacemaking. My daughter is not a normal 3y old She has an old soul… And independent from us She will accomplish great things.
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Connected
We’ve had a few very smooth days in a row. No iPad. No chocolate. Plenty of reasoning. Patience. (I pray for patience every day) Daddy just got teary for how happy he has felt these days. I concur.
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First Christmas
We went caroling in a village, with friends. It was cold, dark and late, but there was singing, and sweets, and little girlfriends to make memories with.
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Holidays and Family
Daddy took over the “putting to bed” duties. Because he is so good at it, with his soothing voice, reassurance, weird new songs.
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Sleepless nights
The days are long. As of last week Jaclyn decided that she doesn’t want to take naps. I am trying to figure out why that is… she just says she doesn’t want to sleep, though she is tired.
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Snot and another milestone
We had another good home visit with the social worker. And Jaclyn is at the snotty stage of her cold.
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The reality
I don’t know if parents who give birth to their children ever worry that their kids don’t like them. But Jaclyn is a little person, independent from us, and we are still getting familiar with each other. As good parents we have to say no sometimes, and lately, as she pushes her boundaries (feeling safe…