I don't think she was too scared.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
1st grade
Kierra started First grade yesterday. I wonder why as moms we worry so much, I wasn't sad that she was growing up and going to a new class and teacher. I worry so much about if she has a problem, will she ask the teacher for help. I worry that she will get her feelings hurt or hurt others out at recess. I worry that she will get lost or miss the bus. I know that this is part of the process of childhood but I want to protect them so much from the bad stuff.
I want my children to be leaders and stand up for themselves and for the ones who are weaker and don't let others bully them. I am sometimes maybe a little to adamant about this. Lexi last weekend was at a party and I found her crying, I asked what was wrong, she said, "someone had pushed her hard in the stomach". I asked, did you tell that certain someone that was not nice and it hurt you OR at least screamed extremely loud so she knew that she did something wrong. Don't get me wrong, I don't want my children to hit back or bully, but I do want them to stand up for themselves and others.
What is funny, I would have thought Kierra would be the one who would have problems, no one messes with her. Lexi seems to be the one who always gets picked on. We have some things to work on.
What are some ideas or ways to help your children to be strong?
I want my children to be leaders and stand up for themselves and for the ones who are weaker and don't let others bully them. I am sometimes maybe a little to adamant about this. Lexi last weekend was at a party and I found her crying, I asked what was wrong, she said, "someone had pushed her hard in the stomach". I asked, did you tell that certain someone that was not nice and it hurt you OR at least screamed extremely loud so she knew that she did something wrong. Don't get me wrong, I don't want my children to hit back or bully, but I do want them to stand up for themselves and others.
What is funny, I would have thought Kierra would be the one who would have problems, no one messes with her. Lexi seems to be the one who always gets picked on. We have some things to work on.
What are some ideas or ways to help your children to be strong?
Where does the time go!
You know that I say that all the time, I wish I could capture time in a bottle, or at least have it slow down a little. Kierra has started her Christmas list: Trampoline, bean bag chair and a few pet shop animals. Lexi is still thinking about hers. But they wanted me to call Santa and to let him know that they have been good.
I have a little wish myself for Christmas, so if anyone knows Santa well could you please let him know that I want a really nice CAMERA, so I can take more pictures instead of having to borrow others when mine is not working. I guess there early planning from their mother.
We also are trying to have the girls do a few more chores. We had them stack wood on Monday night and you would have thought the world was coming to an end. Lexi tried to think of everything she could to get out of it. Wood is to heavy, it has splitters, etc. But she did it. Kierra was a trouper, smashed finger and blood. Which is a great reminder how different they are.
I have a little wish myself for Christmas, so if anyone knows Santa well could you please let him know that I want a really nice CAMERA, so I can take more pictures instead of having to borrow others when mine is not working. I guess there early planning from their mother.
We also are trying to have the girls do a few more chores. We had them stack wood on Monday night and you would have thought the world was coming to an end. Lexi tried to think of everything she could to get out of it. Wood is to heavy, it has splitters, etc. But she did it. Kierra was a trouper, smashed finger and blood. Which is a great reminder how different they are.
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