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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Curriculum Night
I visited my kids' school tonight to learn about what they are supposed to learn this year. My son is 7 and in 2nd grade and my daughter, who is 5 is in Kindergarten. The information I heard was fine, the teachers are fine, I like their school and think they have an amazing principal.
But when I got home, I was feeling kind of grumpy and sad. Deep in my heart, I must hate the fact that my kids are moving into the world where I don't really know what is going on. I don't know how they behave during the days, if they are kind to their fellow students, and respectful of their teachers. I don't know if they are sticking up for themselves when someone is unkind to them and if they are able to stick up for someone else who might be getting bullied. I also struggle a little with the thought that someone else (a teacher) is bossing my kids around.
It's nights like these that make me feel like a wimp and like I have no clue what this whole parenting gig is about. Why can't I be more grown up about them? Kids have to grow up, learn things I can't teach them, be with people I don't know, learn about authority and following rules and doing homework.
Maybe what I'm really trying to say here, is that sometimes I'm afraid I didn't really equip them. I know I've been selfish and self-centered and I probably should have spent more time with them. I should've been better about sharing my art supplies. Maybe I should've signed them up for some self-defense classes or something.
I know I still have a huge influence on them and that I haven't totally failed them. However, something about going to their school and hearing about their day without me, makes me feel a little insecure. I sure hope I'm going to get over this before they go to college!
But when I got home, I was feeling kind of grumpy and sad. Deep in my heart, I must hate the fact that my kids are moving into the world where I don't really know what is going on. I don't know how they behave during the days, if they are kind to their fellow students, and respectful of their teachers. I don't know if they are sticking up for themselves when someone is unkind to them and if they are able to stick up for someone else who might be getting bullied. I also struggle a little with the thought that someone else (a teacher) is bossing my kids around.
It's nights like these that make me feel like a wimp and like I have no clue what this whole parenting gig is about. Why can't I be more grown up about them? Kids have to grow up, learn things I can't teach them, be with people I don't know, learn about authority and following rules and doing homework.
Maybe what I'm really trying to say here, is that sometimes I'm afraid I didn't really equip them. I know I've been selfish and self-centered and I probably should have spent more time with them. I should've been better about sharing my art supplies. Maybe I should've signed them up for some self-defense classes or something.
I know I still have a huge influence on them and that I haven't totally failed them. However, something about going to their school and hearing about their day without me, makes me feel a little insecure. I sure hope I'm going to get over this before they go to college!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
New Treasury
I love how the new Etsy treasuries are working. I've had several people include me - which is so wonderful. Here's the latest by Cineloh. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop.
I just like stuff..
'Does anyone pay attention to these things?' by cineloh
I just like stuff..
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Velma's Feathers
The other day, I mentioned in a post that I cried after I cut our hen's feathers. I did it so that she would stay out of our neighbor's yard. Until that time, I found myself obsessively checking on her to make sure she was where she was supposed to be. Which is in our yard, which is plenty big for her and her four babies. Apparently, she has already forgotten where she came from (a barn with many, many, many other chickens. In fact, when we got her, she was in a very small cage with her four babies).
I kept contemplating building her a chicken tractor (a movable coop), but I'm not that experienced at carpentry. I was also feeling overwhelmed with the idea of finding the materials (I wanted to try to do it with what we already have) and spending time building the pen in this stinkin' heat! So, I decided trimming her feathers was the answer. Even though I was overcome with emotion at the time, I'm fine now and so is she. And I no longer feel stressed out about her bothering the neighbors.
I scanned some of the feathers I took from Velma and they really do make a nice picture, so I wanted to share it with you:
Don't you think feathers are amazing? The way they look, the many colors they come in and the incredible things they can do. I mean, they help birds fly - that is pretty awesome!
I kept contemplating building her a chicken tractor (a movable coop), but I'm not that experienced at carpentry. I was also feeling overwhelmed with the idea of finding the materials (I wanted to try to do it with what we already have) and spending time building the pen in this stinkin' heat! So, I decided trimming her feathers was the answer. Even though I was overcome with emotion at the time, I'm fine now and so is she. And I no longer feel stressed out about her bothering the neighbors.
I scanned some of the feathers I took from Velma and they really do make a nice picture, so I wanted to share it with you:
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Leaf Treasury
Here is a beautiful leaf treasury by Divinedepth. She included one of my leaf tag sets. Take a look at the treasury and be sure to visit the shops included - there is some really nice stuff here:
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