Crazy morning! After a not too good night we got up at 6. I decided it is time for the youngest to go to school on her bike (toghether with me) but that requires we leave home earlier than usually. Peter joined us and it was actually quite nice and fresh to start out the day like that. Amanda is 8, but people believe she is only 6 because she's so tiny. I had to buy her a new school bag for the trip, because the one she had was more carrying her, than she was carrying it - and she looked like she was nearly tipping over. We went for school and she grew half a meter, I'm sure, when she proud as she was, entered the school area. She's so cute and she want's to be able to do everything by herself. They teach how to read in school this year (first grade) - but she has a lot of difficulties because of her ear problems. She will always have problems, the teachers told us, but only with the language and with the reading/writing. She is really good at calculating. In her own world, she is the best though, and she is not giving up. She fights through the books like a lion - and yesterday she read 6 whole pages (whole pages in a first grade book is not that much ;) ) - and I was quite impressed. To keep up her good spirit I bought some fun stickers and a book for her to put them into. Whenever she reads something for me, she can pick a sticker and put it into her book. She loves that! She also has a brilliant humour and it's a shame Peter doesn't understand all she says - because she's incredibly sarcastic at times. Some week ago she told me, that she wanted to switch favorite color from pink to light blue - because everything in her room is pink, and she found, that she might get tired of the color if she uses it too much. I could only agree ... and weeks went by. She picks bluish things now inbetween - and we haven't mentioned it after the conversation either ... But yesterday evening I was cuddling her for bed and then ... She often has a friend over in the weekend to sleep over, and the guest blanket was lieing next to her bed, and she said: "Mom, perhaps you should give me the guest blanket to sleep with tonight!" ... And I was like "Why would that be?" ... "Because I've been cosy farting in this one" BIG grin ... I tried not to laugh ... "Oh??" ... Her: "yeah, but it's ok - my farts are pink and fluffy anyway ..." and we both laughed so hard - and I got the biggest hug and kiss and was giggling all the way back down to the pc. As said, biking was nice. I use to bike a LOT in my younger days, but have to admit that the car makes you lazy. So this is definitely good for everyone. I'm a member of The Secret (and have been for quite a while now) and I get their Secret Scrolls on mail, which always gives you a nice poke about life. This day I found it to be really special, and I wish to share it with you :)
That was just great Lykke, I love stories like that! Kids can be so awesome, as I'm discovering these days having quite a bit of contact with them (e.g at school we have teaching lessons with the Kindergarten). Quick Peter, learn Danish! (I am in a remarkably similar position with Norwegian). Did you try the gratitude thing Lykke? Were you smiling uncontrollably? :) :)
I really like this entry, reminds me when my daughter was younger, she's 14 now, and we still have regular funny moments, no matter the age, always more to look forward to, and alot to smile about in the past :)
yeah, it's just those little moments, right?? :) wow 14, Do I dare telling you how fast it goes from 14 to 18 :( My oldest daughter is having her 18-year old b-day next month... It's crazy how incredibly fast it goes! Sometimes I find it a little scary ... Anyway, point is - every age has its charme :) (when it comes to kids ... I don't feel so charming anymore :D)
With everything that you have been so busy with, it amazes me that you still have time to pop a blog post in here. I love your little stories too. I'm also connected with "The Secret" ... and it doesn't surprise me that we have that in common as well. :D When it first came out, I watched the whole video on my computer monitor ... I think it was an hour and a half. I bought the book, and now I also have the book on my Kindle Deluxe that I got from Moonie this past Christmas. I am slowly going through it again on the Kindle while I'm at the campus doing my office hours if no students need my attention. My students are my kids, even though ages range from 18 into the 60's. That's the beauty of it though, the representation of perspectives is amazing, and makes for a host of variables that inspire incredible discussions. For those of you not familiar with "The Secret" ... Bob Proctor, who is a philosopher, author, and personal coach says, "The Secret gives you anything you want: happiness, health, and wealth," and continues to explain just what The Secret is as follows:"We all work with one infinite power. We all guide ourselves by exactly the same laws. The natural laws of the universe are so precise that we don't even have any difficulty building spaceships, we can send people to the moon, and we can time the landing with the precision of a fraction of a second. Wherever you are - India, Australia, New Zealand, Stockholm, London, Toronto, Montreal, or New York - we're all working with one power. One Law. It's attraction! The Secret is the law of attraction! Everything that's coming into your life you are attracting into your life. And it's attracted to you by virtue of the images you're holding in your mind. It's what you're thinking. Whatever is going on in your mind you are attracting to you. Every thought of yours is a real thing - a force. It is the law that determines the complete order in the Universe, every moment of your life, and every single thing you experience in your life. It doesn't matter who you are or where you are, the law of attraction is forming your entire life experience, and this all-powerful law is doing that through your thoughts. You are the one who calls the law of attraction into action, and you do it through your thoughts." Bottom line ... whatever becomes your most dominant thoughts, it has the most powerful effect. The law responds to your thoughts, no matter what they may be. I sometimes teach "The Psychology of Personal Growth" at the college, and one of the main topics of discussion brings to our attention just how much negative self-talk we do. According to research, it is on average, 300 times per day. Our thoughts have a profound effect not only with regard to the relationship we have with ourselves, but with everything we experience along life's path. Thoughts, as well as our emotions, are powerful, and what we tell ourselves has great impact on how we behave. It's not what others say or do that upsets us at times, but how we interpret what they say or do, and then in turn the value we attach to it when we engage in our own self-talk. We are the ones who attach the value factor, and we are the ones who give away power to others to affect us in a negative way. No one is in control of our cognitive process but us. May you all find The Secret, and may Lootius get there first so that TheNun's blessings become even more powerful. :D *please don't judge the length of the post, just enjoy the value of the content* ;)
Ah, Lootius damn it! Why didn't I find the path to this site earlier? I could have found this place with those awesome ppl earlier... Now the same idea but in a more positive way: Ah, Lootius blessed me today I found the path to this site! Today I found this site with those awesome ppl talking in peace. Kids are full of surprises and resources, that's for sure! I am a dad of a 11 years-old girl, in the process of her adoption, she's been living with us for 3 years now. A lot of difficult moments as she has a story behind her, but a few great moments. Thinking about it, it's certainly those moments that keep us going. Life is wonderful even if sometimes it's a biatch (sry for bad words but can't tell it a better way). And yes, positive thinking is the clue for sure. I once read a book called "Do yourself your own misfortune" ("Faites vous-mme votre propre malheur" in french) from Paul Watzlawick, in which it is written "The prediction of an event has for result that it makes what it has predicted happen.". I thought it fitted quite well in here. (a very good ironical little book imho) GL with your IRL adventures friends :) .Lez.
And how come I never saw your reply ??? I just want to tell you, that you are precious to that little girl, more than you know of (not that I know you, but I know her situation). I'm adopted as well, and it is indeed your background that forms the basics in you - but your experience and 'right now' situations which will teach you how to handle it. My 'parents' taught me this through years in many ways, that you are never a slave of your past or faith in life - it's the love that surrounds you along the way, the support and understanding - even when things are rough - which carries you through bad times where you wonder who you are, why and how - because those questions will appear at some point ;) Teaching your children to be positive and live their lives now - and not dwell too much in the past, but look forward and always see new opportunities, even if some closes - are some of the best gifts you can give them - I believe (along with respecting other people/living beings... except big ass spiders, like Shelob who found her way to the bath tub the other morning... ). Best of luck back ^_^ Lykke
