Oliver (8) lost both his front teeth in the same day. There was so much drama over losing two little teeth because Mom had to help them along a little.
Spelling Homework
I'm helping Oliver learn his new Spelling words. What is it they say about a little sugar going a long way? I just poured some sugar into a cake pan. This is definately a quick and easy may to make practicing for Spelling fun and tie in some multisensory learning so it stays in their brains.
Check this page out for some more ideas to make Spelling practice more fun.
Check this page out for some more ideas to make Spelling practice more fun.
Little Joys
I seriously love Jean Webster books! She talks a ton about graditude and simple joys helping you overcome and thrive throughout her books and stories.
There are so many times in life when we are in search of some grand happiness that is rarely obtainable, I find it better to focus on the small joys life has to offer. In the actual moment they seem so much larger in your heart.
the pleasure of someones company
a little nap snuggling on the couch
playing with a child
a big hug from a dear friend
a really good book
a nice fall day
a walk in a park
a smile from a stranger
a call from a friend
a really good meal
genuine affection
feeling the spirit of a home
crunching leaves underfoot
jogging in the cold
a hot bath
a sincere compliment
Wishing you small joys and tiny moments of pleasure today.
Blessed
I have always been truly amazed at how life can seem so rich at what should be the hardest times. I am going through a divorce with Levi and although it's not easy everyday and there are tons of things to work out and I am sure more will come in the future, it is amazing how at peace I feel with the whole thing.
I have been double blessed to have some truly wonderful people in my life right now who love me very much and have done so generously and unselfishly. I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards them today for seeing me vulnerable and becoming soft places for me to land. I am a very independent and strong person and I have never truly had to depend on others before for much of anything, its a bit scary to be so vulnerable and a bit needy. I feel immensely loved.
Another blessing is that the boys are doing so well and are so resilient. Its not as if our lives have always been easy- peasy anyway, they have had to deal with some tough stuff before; having a mother with depression, an absent father, moving around lots, etc. but I still worried about how they would do. The boys are adjusting really well to being in public school and the new schedule to their days. They seem to be handling the separation as well as can be expected for their ages. I am hoping with some more stability they will thrive in their new lives too.
There is still so much to get done and so many changes still to come. Its a great comfort to know that no matter what happens I am never alone and in my weakness I am really all the more stronger and happier and loved.
"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."
~Albert Camus
