As you know, I have my first grandchild, a 4 month old beautiful boy. It's interesting how things become so different when you are older and have raised your own children. Not only are you, yourself, different, but the generation and how they respond to the world is so different. My mom used to always say, "When we were your age...." Interesting...I can see that now.
I breastfed all four of my children, but I ran a daycare and was an at-home mom. I would feed them, then get up and put them back in their own beds. Today, I guess it was the same for other moms during my time as well, moms keep their child in bed with them. Thus, it becomes difficult for the baby to sleep without the comfort of mom being next to them. As a result, the baby becomes quite fussy and upset with intense crying.
My daughter and I have agreed to put the baby in his own bed to make life easier for him. He is a baby and does not understand when mommie is not beside him, at nap time, during the day. We've been doing this for just a few nights and it has already helped him to calm down during the day.
Being a new grandma, aka Nana, is so much fun!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Til Next Year
Well folks,
I met with disappointment today. I thought I was going to get a nice rax refund this year, but I changed to in home day care since I lost my job with the county. So, my $3,800 went to pay my social security for last year. I really broke even with the mere exception of $199. So, all is not lost. It could have been a lot worse. I try to think about it in terms of being employed. I could not even have a job! All in all, I am happy :).
Happy taxes to you all!
I met with disappointment today. I thought I was going to get a nice rax refund this year, but I changed to in home day care since I lost my job with the county. So, my $3,800 went to pay my social security for last year. I really broke even with the mere exception of $199. So, all is not lost. It could have been a lot worse. I try to think about it in terms of being employed. I could not even have a job! All in all, I am happy :).
Happy taxes to you all!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A New Focus
Wow,
Lately, things have been going so well. I suppose I should say, I'm doing much better so I view things much better and I handle daily tasks much better, with so much more appreciation.
Yesterday, I did a wonderful lesson with the kids in the daycare. It is so awesome to watch them experience things and grow. This time last week, "K" needed to use two hands to cut with the child safety scissors. Yesterday, he was able to "open and shut" with one hand! I got so excited! Of course, he looked at me as if to say, "What is the big deal?" So, we took all his little pieces of paper and let him glue them onto another sheet of paper to show his parents.
Mr. "J" is able to count up to 15 without a problem now. In the past, he would give me such grief about his numbers and letters. Now, he is a big boy getting ready for school! He decided to color like a big boy so his mom will be proud of him! He did a very, very good job. He traced his letters using color pencils rather than crayons. This worked much better because the crayons were so fat that he couldn't see the letters. Their work is on the wall in the foyer so their parents can see!
Polly, this is what happens when we do as you say, take care of self first! Thanks again for reminding me :)
Lately, things have been going so well. I suppose I should say, I'm doing much better so I view things much better and I handle daily tasks much better, with so much more appreciation.
Yesterday, I did a wonderful lesson with the kids in the daycare. It is so awesome to watch them experience things and grow. This time last week, "K" needed to use two hands to cut with the child safety scissors. Yesterday, he was able to "open and shut" with one hand! I got so excited! Of course, he looked at me as if to say, "What is the big deal?" So, we took all his little pieces of paper and let him glue them onto another sheet of paper to show his parents.
Mr. "J" is able to count up to 15 without a problem now. In the past, he would give me such grief about his numbers and letters. Now, he is a big boy getting ready for school! He decided to color like a big boy so his mom will be proud of him! He did a very, very good job. He traced his letters using color pencils rather than crayons. This worked much better because the crayons were so fat that he couldn't see the letters. Their work is on the wall in the foyer so their parents can see!
Polly, this is what happens when we do as you say, take care of self first! Thanks again for reminding me :)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Smiling and Feeling Good!
The past few days have been totally awesome. I've adjusted my supplement regime for the fibromyalgia symptoms that I have. My energy and focus have improved significantly, it's unbelievable. This week, I had only one day of depression. It was pretty severe, but I muttled through it. That night, I had a really good cry, a hot bath and some good sleep.
To my surprise, I thought I was masking very well around the daycare and my own teenage children. However, my daughter called me on it just by the expression in my eyes and and on my face! Children are brutually intuitive! Gotta love 'em!
Anyway, I feel very accomplished. This has been a very significant struggle for me for a long time.
To my surprise, I thought I was masking very well around the daycare and my own teenage children. However, my daughter called me on it just by the expression in my eyes and and on my face! Children are brutually intuitive! Gotta love 'em!
Anyway, I feel very accomplished. This has been a very significant struggle for me for a long time.
Friday, January 23, 2009
The Blues
Not feeling too well this morning. Feeling an overwhelming sadness. Just want to cry. Once again, all is very well in my life. My children are beautiful and healthy. I live in a moderate, but wonderful home. I run a daycare that is full of wonderful children. I have lots of supportive friends. Life could not be more wonderful for me, yet.......I feel such sadness.
Interesting. Hmmm....
Interesting. Hmmm....
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Working Through It
Well,
Today, I expected to be a bit more difficult than it actually was. The baby had a horrible sleep schedule as my daughter went to work. I manged to get only 3 hours of sleep. I am a strong Christian and I truly believe God works things out for us. Normally, I have 6 to 8 children a day. Today, I only had 3, which includes my grandson. The other two are a 4 and 5 year old. The 4 year old came early this morning, but the 5 year old came late this afternoon. Both boys are well behaved. The day went wonderfully! Even my grandson behaved! LOL! Those of you who have or have had children, know how unpredictable babies can be at this age!
Once the kids are gone and I am able to close the daycare for the night, I will pick up my son from his friends house and we will head out to bible study. Bible study really helps be to stay focused and not to get swallowed up with the woes of the world....actually, to better understand the world.
Well, to better days to come. You all have a good night....Presious
Today, I expected to be a bit more difficult than it actually was. The baby had a horrible sleep schedule as my daughter went to work. I manged to get only 3 hours of sleep. I am a strong Christian and I truly believe God works things out for us. Normally, I have 6 to 8 children a day. Today, I only had 3, which includes my grandson. The other two are a 4 and 5 year old. The 4 year old came early this morning, but the 5 year old came late this afternoon. Both boys are well behaved. The day went wonderfully! Even my grandson behaved! LOL! Those of you who have or have had children, know how unpredictable babies can be at this age!
Once the kids are gone and I am able to close the daycare for the night, I will pick up my son from his friends house and we will head out to bible study. Bible study really helps be to stay focused and not to get swallowed up with the woes of the world....actually, to better understand the world.
Well, to better days to come. You all have a good night....Presious
A Wonderful Day!
Yesterday was an awesome day! I have no idea why or how. I just know that I felt really good. I do know, I had a good nights sleep because my daughter was off work to take care of her son, my grandson who is only 3 months old. A good night's sleep can truly work wonders.
I am prone to symptoms of fibromyalgia. A large part of those symptoms include fatigue and depression. Until I spoke with my oldest sister, who reminded me of those specific symptoms, I had forgotten about them. In essence, this was my struggle with sadness.
My effort is to not focus on such feelings because they don't feel good. However, sound, restful sleep is extremely critical with this disorder. I thought I had calculated getting up with my grandson during the night into my symptoms. I thought I would be able to handle it much more easily than I have been. Unfortunately, I was terribly wrong!
So, now that my sister has reminded of these dreadful symptoms, I am focused on counteracting them as much as possible. Hot baths works wonders. I do not have spa tub, but my children bought me a spa mat from walmart and it works really well. Moist heat is awesome for muscle pains of fibromyalgia. Immediately upon getting out of the tub, I do simply stretches which also help a great deal. With this disorder, the muscles feel like they are constantly contracting. So, stretching is really good. And finally, I do not like taking medications, so I have invested in a few specific vitamins and anti-toxins for my body. Ultimately, keeping stress to a minimum is essential as well. Diet is important too. I am absolutely terrible at eating right although I am doing much better since I am working from home. As many fresh fruits and veggies as possible is very good. Makes a big difference as well.
So, my inspiration today, is to stay focused on keeping these symptoms to a minimum as best I can. If you know of anyone with this disorder, please pass on these suggestions. They work really well.
Thank you all for listening today! :)
I am prone to symptoms of fibromyalgia. A large part of those symptoms include fatigue and depression. Until I spoke with my oldest sister, who reminded me of those specific symptoms, I had forgotten about them. In essence, this was my struggle with sadness.
My effort is to not focus on such feelings because they don't feel good. However, sound, restful sleep is extremely critical with this disorder. I thought I had calculated getting up with my grandson during the night into my symptoms. I thought I would be able to handle it much more easily than I have been. Unfortunately, I was terribly wrong!
So, now that my sister has reminded of these dreadful symptoms, I am focused on counteracting them as much as possible. Hot baths works wonders. I do not have spa tub, but my children bought me a spa mat from walmart and it works really well. Moist heat is awesome for muscle pains of fibromyalgia. Immediately upon getting out of the tub, I do simply stretches which also help a great deal. With this disorder, the muscles feel like they are constantly contracting. So, stretching is really good. And finally, I do not like taking medications, so I have invested in a few specific vitamins and anti-toxins for my body. Ultimately, keeping stress to a minimum is essential as well. Diet is important too. I am absolutely terrible at eating right although I am doing much better since I am working from home. As many fresh fruits and veggies as possible is very good. Makes a big difference as well.
So, my inspiration today, is to stay focused on keeping these symptoms to a minimum as best I can. If you know of anyone with this disorder, please pass on these suggestions. They work really well.
Thank you all for listening today! :)
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