personal progress

Trying to be perfect is hard Learning about Perfectionism. Jane has decided that she wants to learn how to play soccer. I have played and coached, so I am excited she is interested. I first gave her a lesson about the parts of the foot she should use and what parts of the foot are not great to use and why. That part went well. Then we went outside to kick the ball back and forth. It was fine at … [Read more...] about “But I want to be Perfect”: Learning about Perfectionism

Learning about Tenacity

This is me (as a kid obviously) at a museum in England. Look at those crossed arms...I was either really upset at having to take a photo, following my mom's instructions not to touch anything or just being cute. I like to think it was the latter. =) Brooklyn is not one for negotiating at this point in her life. There are two ways to do things...her way and her way. This stage interests me … [Read more...] about Learning about Tenacity

Learning Patience from Jane

This is Jane's six year old birthday photo. Her smile says it all. I was about 30 minutes late picking up Jane from school one day. 30 minutes! I know, I know...that is so late. The teachers had called me, called Cody and I think one of my emergency contacts that I had offered to help earlier that day! I was so embarrassed and shaken by the experience. I had no great excuse. I had got onto the … [Read more...] about Learning Patience from Jane

New Curtains, a Gift and a New Start

New Curtains New Curtains a Gift and a New Start I found these curtains at Target in the clearance section. They are not perfect, but they look nice in the room. After buying and returning literally five sets of curtains, I was so happy to find some that look decent. I found these at Shopko and the solid yellow will be hung on the other window in the front room and the gray and yellow set will … [Read more...] about New Curtains, a Gift and a New Start

Mind Reading

Words of Wisdom I received lately:Mind Reading "What other people think is none of your business." I have a problem with trying to read people's minds, even when I know I can't. I think it comes from my desire to please the people I admire and love. I also believe that I have good discernment of others; I don't know if that is really true, but I believe it nonetheless. I think I have a good … [Read more...] about Mind Reading