2007 has been an excellent year for me because of William and Andres. They continually challenge and surprise me. They are my gurus. I wish them a wonderful 2008.
In 2007 William began school. Andrew and William have advanced in potty training. Their language development, social skills, ability to cooperate, be friendly and share has expanded. Their comprehension, problem solving has improved. They have become more expressive dancers, more dexterous and agile, their fine motor skills have improved. William likes puzzles, has good visual intelligence. Andrew is sometimes in William's shadow, but he boldly steps out at times, declares for himself. While I never like hitting, Andrew has learned to fight back and stand up for himself. So much so that one teacher at William's school thought Andrew was 8 and not 2, younger. They have become more affectionate and caring. They are always curious. They have so much energy.
I wish them well in 2008.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sue Miller quote
From page 232 of While I was Gone:
"Having children teaches you, I think, that love can survive your being despised in every aspect of yourself. That you need not collapse when the shriek comes: Don't you get it? I hate you! But you do need to get it. You do need to understand and accept being hated. I think this is one of the greatest gifts children can give you, as long as it doesn't last."
"Having children teaches you, I think, that love can survive your being despised in every aspect of yourself. That you need not collapse when the shriek comes: Don't you get it? I hate you! But you do need to get it. You do need to understand and accept being hated. I think this is one of the greatest gifts children can give you, as long as it doesn't last."
Thursday, December 27, 2007
belated update
We had a wonderful Christmas with Zane, Bridget, Megan and Gretchen. We also went over to Virginia and Tim's. We got so many presents in the mail from grandparents, aunt and uncles, for me, add Great for William and Andres.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Pink Eye
The nurse at school diagnosed it. The doctor didn't even want to see them, they just called the pharmacy. Reading about pink eye, it goes away on it own. I suppose if it's bacterial, then it doesn't hurt to use an antibiotic. Poor little guys. William can't go to school tomorrow but can on Friday, supposedly.
Haven't posted in a while. The boys are OK. We had an intense weekend, I think mostly because I'm stressed out. The semester at ICP is over, my case presentation was helpful. I love my work, I love my children, wife and family, I love the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, my spiritual friendships. Life is very rich. It's the usual paradox--when life is very full, it's hard to write about, there's no time.
Today Diana and Virginia went to William's school party.
I've been offered money to put sponsored link onto my web site. So why not. I hope it's not too annoying, and you don't see me as corrupted. Links are inoffensive, and why not get money. I can buy things for my wife and sons. Now I need the time to figure out how to do all this. A project for 2008.
I'm very much looking forward to a visit from Zane, Bridge, Gretchen and Megan. I have so many families: Mother's side, father's side, step-mothers side, step-father's side. Then there are the inlaws. I'm grateful for family as much as they are challenging at times. I locate the challenge inside.
I'm grateful for the godfathers whom I saw on Sunday. Ray and Paul are dear friends, and it was lovely seeing them Sunday.
Today Diana and Virginia went to William's school party.
I've been offered money to put sponsored link onto my web site. So why not. I hope it's not too annoying, and you don't see me as corrupted. Links are inoffensive, and why not get money. I can buy things for my wife and sons. Now I need the time to figure out how to do all this. A project for 2008.
I'm very much looking forward to a visit from Zane, Bridge, Gretchen and Megan. I have so many families: Mother's side, father's side, step-mothers side, step-father's side. Then there are the inlaws. I'm grateful for family as much as they are challenging at times. I locate the challenge inside.
I'm grateful for the godfathers whom I saw on Sunday. Ray and Paul are dear friends, and it was lovely seeing them Sunday.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Sunday, December 09, 2007
latest
William had a bad day in school on Thursday, he had difficulty going with the flow, he was crying easily. We can't figure it out.
The boys keep asking to see pictures when they were babies. It's pretty cool to look at the photos but it makes me sad--it's gone. They are still little boys, but not for long. I've always made fun of Diana for being in tune with this feeling, perhaps dismissive, "life is impermanent." But I'm feeling it now.
Diana and the boys are at her sister's, I have a day of study. Better get back to it.
The boys keep asking to see pictures when they were babies. It's pretty cool to look at the photos but it makes me sad--it's gone. They are still little boys, but not for long. I've always made fun of Diana for being in tune with this feeling, perhaps dismissive, "life is impermanent." But I'm feeling it now.
Diana and the boys are at her sister's, I have a day of study. Better get back to it.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Visit
I thought we had a lovely visit, but there was a huge meltdown for a meal, and I can't say I was the most mature either, though it. This is when Nati wrote her "fake letter". I think it's cute, and interesting coping kills to reminder herself of love and to acknowledge that there's a lot of history and different dynamics in the room.
The museum was great yesterday. I think that I struggle a lot with negative parenting thoughts, that I need to get more ahold of.
The museum was great yesterday. I think that I struggle a lot with negative parenting thoughts, that I need to get more ahold of.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
outdoors
a blog entry about the importance of being outside for children.
We had a lovely visit with my Glamma and Grandpa Rich. Thank you.
We had a lovely visit with my Glamma and Grandpa Rich. Thank you.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Grandpa Rich and Glamma Kathy
So it's a nice visit. For a while Glamma gave them a gift every time they did something on the potty. William really got into it, but was disappointed when the payoff began to decrease. Glamma fixed a good dinner and the boys were wild. I'm really struggling with their dining behavior, I have so little patience. They finally settled down and ate. Glamma gave them a bath and now she's putting them to bed. Tomorrow is the Natural History Museum.
Art Projects
William had some art projects from school on display, in the window. The boys ended up coloring his book that he's holding.
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