Pictures

These are pictures of the girls on our family walk on the first day of spring.

Things I want to remember *revised*

I have started forgetting some of the "little" things and it is making me sad. I know I will have more to add to the "things I want to remember" file in my head. But for today here are the things that are on my mind that I want to remember:

*When G1 started talking he called us "mom-mom" and "dad-dad"

(that one I had already forgotten, until the other day"

*G4 has decided to start calling us "momma" and "dada" she even corrected

me when I called us "mommy" and "daddy"

*G2 and G3 reach for the other one's hand whenever they are nervous

or doing something new

*G4 takes claim on those she holds very dear to her heart,

two in particular are Marcia the little, she refers to her as "My baby Marcia"

or her friend Walker is "My Walker"

*The way G2 uses her whole heart to love everyone she knows

Marcia's comment reminded me of a few more things that I hope to never forget.

*G1 called Marcia "darda"

*G1 called Grammy "nammy"

*G1 called Happy "patsy"

*G1 called himself "hiya"

*A good portion of the Gs said/say "mines"

*G2 calls McDonald's "McsDonald's"

*I hope never forget that sometimes when G4 smiles she looks like a chipmunk,

and I think it is the cutest thing

I need some advice

I need some real, solid advice from some BTDT parents.

In G1's class there is a girl who's mother has called me a few times to tell me that G1 keeps doing things to her daughter. One time it was he kicked her in the face and slapped her. Today it was he pulled on the back of her zipped up coat and choked her. G1 admitted to kicking her, but not slapping her. And today he says he didn't pull on her coat, that she is lying. I'm not sure what to believe.

And then there have been a few times that G1 has come home and told me that he has gotten punched in the face by another boy in class. Today he said it was at recess and another boy from another class told the one that does the punching to do it. One day he came home with a bump and bruise on his forehead from getting punched.

I'm not sure what exactly I'm wanting to ask or what I'm expecting. But I don't know how to deal with any of it.

If G1 is doing these mean things to the girl how do I get him to tell me the truth. But what if he is telling the truth and not really doing these things. Today when the mom called she was not very nice about it. But what am I supposed to do when I don't know these things are going on? If G1 nor his teacher are telling me there is no way for me to know. G1 has only gotten in trouble twice for not keeping his hands to himself. I spoke with his teacher both days and neither time was this girl involved.

Then with this other boy that keeps punching, what do I do? I've heard from other parents that their children are getting punched by him as well.

I guess, if you were dealing with this what would you do? I feel like I'm failing in so many areas when it comes to being a "school mom." Matt said the best thing to me this morning. I told him I'm a horrible parent because I keep forgetting about G1's books that he needs to read every night. Matt said "We're new at this. We'll get better." That applies in so many areas and I know I need to keep reminding myself of that.

I know this doesn't seem like such a big deal to some, but it really is a big deal to us.

*I apologize that this is another one of my long rambling posts, but my brain is in so many places and I've been so stressed, this just adds to it.*

A little bit narcissistic

This weekend I attended a Hearts at Home conference with some friends. I had an amazing time. If I think about it and find time I will post more about it. But for now I will say, if you have the chance to attend any of the conferences you should definitely do so.

One of the workshops I attended was called "One Size Does Not Fit All" (loved it!) The woman doing the workshop said everyone should have an affirmation file. In the file you should have a list of your good qualities, a list of what you're blessed with, compliments you may receive from others, and notes/poems/verses/writings that inspire you. You should file these things away and when needed take them out and read them.

Here is the narcissistic part; As most people know I don't have very high self-esteem or self-confidence. I need to make my list of my good qualities, but I'm not sure what they are. So, if anyone can help me with this list I would appreciate it. However, I don't want anything for the list left as a comment, I get embarrassed easily and then I feel even more self-conscience. If you would like to help me with this you can email more or send me a Facebook message.

I would not be asking for help with this, except I know I need to change the way I view myself. I feel I really need to have this "affirmation file" and I'm not sure how to begin.

So there you have it, I'm putting myself out there. I'm making myself vulnerable (sort of).

G3 spells

G1 swims *pictures only*