Sunday, September 23, 2012
Consequences
Last night, Leilani threw a fit because we weren't going to rent a movie from Blockbuster. I told her she had lots of movies at home and would be watching one once we got home. That wasn't good enough for her and she let us know by throwing a fit. I told her, that if she stopped, she'd still get to watch the movie, but if she didn't, she'd lose that privilege. She didn't stop. After I told her she couldn't watch a movie that night, she went crazier. I told her I understood her disappointment, but she needed to understand and listen to what I was saying. She just kept arguing, so I told her that if she didn't stop, she wouldn't be able to watch movies the next day (today). Once again, she didn't stop. I think she thought I'd either forget or relent this morning, but I didn't. I put the movies up last night so she couldn't just pop one in. And when she asked me about it this morning, I told her why she couldn't watch one, and to play quietly instead. So basically, this post is a big pat on the back to myself that I followed through calmly and lovingly, and also, a brag on Leilani for how well she took it. Watching her play imaginatively was so much fun, and hearing her "read" stories to her baby doll was awesome. Once we get moved and settled and all the upheaval is gone (because the movers are going to be here all next week) we're going to be limiting technology a LOT. It's going to be so much better for the whole family. And that's my positive moment from the past week.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Week in Review
-I've been going through our fod. The pantry really looks bare. The freezer did too, until my hubby went on a smoothie making kick :). Now there's a big bag of ice in there.
- I made a bunch of seitan the other day, using up all my soy sauce, second to last can of beans, vegetable boullion, and lots of my vital wheat gluten. So far it's provided two meals, and I think I have enuogh for two more. Major score!
- We got all our school done, even though there were some fights over it. Every day, when we're done,I think "how did I survive this?" and wonder how we're going to make it through the next day. So, I'm going to mentally pat myself on the back for continuing. And sticking to my guns and making Leilani do her school. Mostly, it's not fun, but it is what's best for this year.
- Natalia's sitting up, but showing no interest in rolling over. However, she wants to crawl, so it's all good. I am trying to help her roll over, though.
- In a moment of geekdom, I joined Pottermore. Despite trying two times, I got sorted into Slytherin. Twice. I think it had something to do with choosing the sword out of a box and being willing to trick a troll in order to cross a bridge. If you play, you can friend me SandWolf24665
My hubby’s going to be out of town for a few days, so I may not have internet for the next few days. I’ll probably just finish watching the Harry Potter films. It’s my first time, since I wasn’t allowed as a child and only just recently broke free from my mom’s controlling and manipulating. My girls are going to grow up incredibly differently than I did. And that’s the biggest positive in the world! Part of the reason for this blog. Reminding myself that, despite what my mom ingrained in me, I am a good, strong person who’s capable of making my own decisions, carrying on conversations without her help, and thinking my own thoughts. It’s amazingly freeing and at the same time, since I’ve only been free a little over a year, terrifying. But, the best thing I could have ever done!
- I made a bunch of seitan the other day, using up all my soy sauce, second to last can of beans, vegetable boullion, and lots of my vital wheat gluten. So far it's provided two meals, and I think I have enuogh for two more. Major score!
- We got all our school done, even though there were some fights over it. Every day, when we're done,I think "how did I survive this?" and wonder how we're going to make it through the next day. So, I'm going to mentally pat myself on the back for continuing. And sticking to my guns and making Leilani do her school. Mostly, it's not fun, but it is what's best for this year.
- Natalia's sitting up, but showing no interest in rolling over. However, she wants to crawl, so it's all good. I am trying to help her roll over, though.
- In a moment of geekdom, I joined Pottermore. Despite trying two times, I got sorted into Slytherin. Twice. I think it had something to do with choosing the sword out of a box and being willing to trick a troll in order to cross a bridge. If you play, you can friend me SandWolf24665
My hubby’s going to be out of town for a few days, so I may not have internet for the next few days. I’ll probably just finish watching the Harry Potter films. It’s my first time, since I wasn’t allowed as a child and only just recently broke free from my mom’s controlling and manipulating. My girls are going to grow up incredibly differently than I did. And that’s the biggest positive in the world! Part of the reason for this blog. Reminding myself that, despite what my mom ingrained in me, I am a good, strong person who’s capable of making my own decisions, carrying on conversations without her help, and thinking my own thoughts. It’s amazingly freeing and at the same time, since I’ve only been free a little over a year, terrifying. But, the best thing I could have ever done!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Week in Review
All in all, I think it's been a fairly positive week. Tuesday was terrible but we survived! I discovered the increased workload isn't going to work, not if I want Leilani to love school and us to not have headaches. So I've made the decision to just let it flow.
I got new running shoes, so hopefully I'll be able to start running soon.
We rearranged our bedrooms, so we're all in one room and Leilani's old room is now the playroom, keeping all the toys out of the living room, cutting down on chaos, and bringing peace!
Natalia will be four months tomorrow! Where has the time gone????
I got a new diaper bag on Friday, I must say, the new one makes me feel hawt...it has a designer look and feel to it. And it isn't fraying at the edges. I'm actually rather proud of myself, instead of hoarding the old one for "memories" (which is what I've been known to do) we threw it away! I'm growing in this area! Yay!
My freezer's nearly empty, my pantry's running low, and most of the stuff in the fridge are perishables...so we're going through everything quite nicely! Also, I'm operating from the "if I don't have it, use a substitute or do without" mentality for now. It feels pretty good!
I'm finally doing laundry, I think I'm starting to break free from the lethargy and depression that's had me in its grasp.
I've been challenging all of my beliefs to see what I really believe, but that'll be a whole different post. Suffice it to say that I am making progress and feel much more peace :)
I got new running shoes, so hopefully I'll be able to start running soon.
We rearranged our bedrooms, so we're all in one room and Leilani's old room is now the playroom, keeping all the toys out of the living room, cutting down on chaos, and bringing peace!
Natalia will be four months tomorrow! Where has the time gone????
I got a new diaper bag on Friday, I must say, the new one makes me feel hawt...it has a designer look and feel to it. And it isn't fraying at the edges. I'm actually rather proud of myself, instead of hoarding the old one for "memories" (which is what I've been known to do) we threw it away! I'm growing in this area! Yay!
My freezer's nearly empty, my pantry's running low, and most of the stuff in the fridge are perishables...so we're going through everything quite nicely! Also, I'm operating from the "if I don't have it, use a substitute or do without" mentality for now. It feels pretty good!
I'm finally doing laundry, I think I'm starting to break free from the lethargy and depression that's had me in its grasp.
I've been challenging all of my beliefs to see what I really believe, but that'll be a whole different post. Suffice it to say that I am making progress and feel much more peace :)
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