tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738885157757325573.post2085950759670249149..comments2023-10-24T08:12:01.712-05:00Comments on NightLight Journeys: Two StrikesMonikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16441533058382582186noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738885157757325573.post-79577380177504436562012-01-16T22:49:02.950-06:002012-01-16T22:49:02.950-06:00Thank you ladies for those encouraging words. I re...Thank you ladies for those encouraging words. I really needed to hear them.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441533058382582186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738885157757325573.post-70444704899211736862012-01-15T00:29:07.815-06:002012-01-15T00:29:07.815-06:00Hi Monika, Great post. Oh how I remember being in ...Hi Monika, Great post. Oh how I remember being in that place with my little man who is now 11. As a parent, it is so normal to have that anxiety. We are all just trying to figure it out. I remember pacing and being so nervous because I couldn’t be in the room with him. <br /><br />In my case, our conversation for prep was light and excited "Aren't you so excited? They get to see what a good listener you are. Just listen, follow directions and have fun!" (Marketing execs, positioning right? It’s all in how you spin it. )<br /> <br />One of my sister’s is a teacher at a school in the Northern Subs (Masters degree in Catholic School education vi St. Mary’s and BA in elementary education St. Kate’s, 2nd grade teacher) She might be a great person to talk to and could have info/tips about specific methodologies they use. Let me know if you are interested, I would be happy to connect you.<br /><br />Kids develop differently and he is exactly where he needs to be. (So are you) You are a terrific mom and it is normal to worry. We want to protect them, but there are times we have to step back and let them figure it out, even when we might not be ready to let go. <br /><br />I think parenting is a journey of learning to let go in little steps and celebrating their independence in each phase. It reminds me of the scene in Finding Nemo when Marlin says; “How do you know when to let them go.” To which Mr. Turtle says; “Dude, when they know, you’ll know.”Kakiehttp://burburandfriendsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738885157757325573.post-24974559810849385532012-01-13T22:51:54.516-06:002012-01-13T22:51:54.516-06:00Glad I popped over to read this.
Hang in there! Y...Glad I popped over to read this. <br />Hang in there! Your little buddy is awesome!! 3rd time is the charm. ;)Jaynenoreply@blogger.com