Feelings

Feelings are the guide-posts that will mark our way in life. They need to be felt, expressed, taken into consideration, and valued. When your child is upset, do not tell them to stop crying, they need to go through there emotions and have every right to since we have most likely set a boundary that they can not hurdled over. For example, Cali finds a toy that she wants, and I tell her we can't bring it home today, she gets upset and cries for the toy. I get eye level with her and say "Its ok to be sad that we can't bring this toy home," and I give her a hug. Her usual reply is "Its fine momma, I just really like it." Feelings exist in all forms; from the blissful feeling of love, to the difficult feeling of anger. Families who support the experience of feelings enjoy of the the deepest gifts of life, there is an ultimate bond no one can break.

"Our feelings are our most genuine path to knowledge."

--Audre Lorde

One of Cali's 1 yr photos.

Tot Mail

Cali loves helping me get the mail, so now I ask if you have a tot and would like to receive and exchange "Tot Mail," on a weekly or bi-weekly bases please comment here or message me on facebook so we can exchange addresses. Cali already has 2 little friends she will be sending "tot mail" to and I couldn't be more excited for her, thanks Ellieliz we can't wait for your mail!

Cali's most famous face she is known for drawing!

Sneak Peek On Where We Have Been...

Here is a quick little update for those who have emailed me about when the posting will resume. I promise I'm unpacking and situating the new house as quickly as I can, as well as taking care of  2 littles and a husband, who is now working from home!

Before we left Texas we decided to go on a journey! We wanted to go to Vegas, The Hoover Dam, and The Grand Canyon. Here are a few pictures, enjoy, and the posting will most likely resume sometime late next week! Happy Teaching!!

Our flight to Las Vegas!

It was quite a beautiful flight, Cali was shocked and very excited to see all the huge rocks and boulders!!! (Rocks are her favorite)

Welcome to Vegas!



We had a fabulous time in Vegas, we stayed at Circus Circus, a hotel/casino based for children. There was a roller-coaster inside the hotel, along with circus acts, carnival rides and games. It was its very own town inside the hotel.

Apparently we also went to New York :) while on on trip to Vegas!

 The next stop...

Hoover Dam.

And finally...

The Grand Canyon, I had chills upon seeing it for the first time, it is absolutely breath-taking!

Cali in the Canyon!!!

More pictures to follow next week!