Support to me means having my back regardless of the situation, and supporting the decisions I choose to make; whether these decisions are good or bad, I would expect for those who love me to have my back. Factors that are supportive to me are my faith in God, my mother and father, my husband, my granny, and my finances.
My faith in God keeps me sane and keeps me going. Faith without work is dead and I intend to excel in all that I do. So it's imperative that I keep the faith.
My support from my mother and father also keeps me going. Sometimes my parents don't always feel that I may be making a good choice but they remember that it's MY decision, but they never leave my side. The chain is broken but I can still run to my parents. They always encourage to do what makes ME happy; NOT what makes others happy.
My husband is my backbone. He is there when I need him and he always offers his opinion and respects my choices. He is here to lift my finger when I can't; he encourages me to press on when I want to give up, and he keeps me on my toes. Gotta love him!
My granny is the rock in the family so it's normal for her to have an opinion about everything. She has been one of my biggest cheerleaders since I was a little girl and plus she spoiled me and still does! I value her advice and her opinion and you can rest assure that if Granny doesn't think it's a good idea, it's NOT a good idea, and I love that about her.
My finances allow me to do what I need to do and that's support my family and myself. I am able to do what I have to do for my children, keep my bills paid, food on the table, and gas in my car.
Without any of this support my world would be in total CHAOS. I wouldn't know what to do! I would feel lost with nowhere to turn.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
My Connections to Play
Like our regular "9-5" is to us, play is to a child. It's their job; it's their life. Play is a child's creative way of learning.
“Play is the work of the child.” – Maria Montessori
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Mr. Rogers
As a child, I played in the neighborhood with cousins and neighbors. The park was too far away so we would come together and just play with each other's toys. We played lots of games and even created a few of our own. We would also have sleepovers at each other's houses. I like to reflect on these memories and I am now 24 years old.
Play is not as it used to be when I was a child. Children aren't outside playing like they used to. Also you have the fear of a child being kidnapped. When I was coming up we really didn't have that issue. However, I take my children out to play and it is ALWAYS supervised. Still, children do NOT play the way they used to. Parents try to be choosy as to who their children can call playmates and things of that nature. I know that I am going to give my children the same childhood, if not, the best childhood they will remember.
I learned a lot of skills through play as a child. My social skills improved and I learned not to be afraid to experiment with things. I also learned not to hold back with anything. These lessons still go with me to this day. I am grateful for my childhood and I hope to give my children an unforgettable experience.
“Play is the work of the child.” – Maria Montessori
"Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities." -Stuart Brown, MD Contemporary American psychiatrist
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Mr. Rogers
As a child, I played in the neighborhood with cousins and neighbors. The park was too far away so we would come together and just play with each other's toys. We played lots of games and even created a few of our own. We would also have sleepovers at each other's houses. I like to reflect on these memories and I am now 24 years old.
Play is not as it used to be when I was a child. Children aren't outside playing like they used to. Also you have the fear of a child being kidnapped. When I was coming up we really didn't have that issue. However, I take my children out to play and it is ALWAYS supervised. Still, children do NOT play the way they used to. Parents try to be choosy as to who their children can call playmates and things of that nature. I know that I am going to give my children the same childhood, if not, the best childhood they will remember.
I learned a lot of skills through play as a child. My social skills improved and I learned not to be afraid to experiment with things. I also learned not to hold back with anything. These lessons still go with me to this day. I am grateful for my childhood and I hope to give my children an unforgettable experience.
Relationship Reflection
Relationships are important to me because these are people that I know for a fact will be there for me whenever I need them. Also these relationships help me maintain health and sanity. It's important to have meaningful relationships because these people, once again, help you remain calm and stress free.
The most important relationships in my life are my relationships with God, my husband, parents, grandmother and my children. My husband and I have a relationship that is full of excitement and spontaneity. He keeps me on my toes and he is my biggest cheerleader REGARDLESS of the situation. He lifts me up when I'm done and vice versa. We have an understanding that we must partner together to keep the relationship afloat and balanced.
I pray to God EVERY chance I get and I understand that he is the reason any and everything occurs in my life be it a lesson or a blessing. Everyone should have a relationship with God if they don't.
My parents help me through everything. They give me valuable information and they are extremely supportive when I need them to be. They tell me things whether I want to hear them or not, and I know that they do it because they love me and want nothing but the best for me. My grandmother does the exact same thing. She raised me and she inspires me to do so much and she is my hugest supporter regardless. She doesn't see me as a failure; she only sees me prospering. I love my granny!
I CANNOT forget my BABIES! These little people inspire me to EVERYTHING I DO! I love them with every fiber of my being and without them I'm nothing. My little ones are the light of my life. They brighten my day and when they're down, I'm down. I LOVE MY LITTLE PEOPLE!
Without these relationships, I would basically be a big ball of mess and NOTHING. As an early childhood professional, building relationships mean everything to me. I can't function and operate as a teacher without my students, parents, and fellow colleagues.
SORRY for the TARDINESS!
The most important relationships in my life are my relationships with God, my husband, parents, grandmother and my children. My husband and I have a relationship that is full of excitement and spontaneity. He keeps me on my toes and he is my biggest cheerleader REGARDLESS of the situation. He lifts me up when I'm done and vice versa. We have an understanding that we must partner together to keep the relationship afloat and balanced.
I pray to God EVERY chance I get and I understand that he is the reason any and everything occurs in my life be it a lesson or a blessing. Everyone should have a relationship with God if they don't.
My parents help me through everything. They give me valuable information and they are extremely supportive when I need them to be. They tell me things whether I want to hear them or not, and I know that they do it because they love me and want nothing but the best for me. My grandmother does the exact same thing. She raised me and she inspires me to do so much and she is my hugest supporter regardless. She doesn't see me as a failure; she only sees me prospering. I love my granny!
I CANNOT forget my BABIES! These little people inspire me to EVERYTHING I DO! I love them with every fiber of my being and without them I'm nothing. My little ones are the light of my life. They brighten my day and when they're down, I'm down. I LOVE MY LITTLE PEOPLE!
Without these relationships, I would basically be a big ball of mess and NOTHING. As an early childhood professional, building relationships mean everything to me. I can't function and operate as a teacher without my students, parents, and fellow colleagues.
SORRY for the TARDINESS!
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