tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post5185256689472300646..comments2024-03-14T01:02:05.296-07:00Comments on birds on a wire: cold october days Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341166590919510790noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-10656176358149737832013-10-12T16:01:30.783-07:002013-10-12T16:01:30.783-07:00E is quite the willful and independent soul as wel...E is quite the willful and independent soul as well so I empathize with you. We weather through multiple melt-downs and headstrong experiences daily, I try and stay zen through it all because it just doesn't help the situation when we both get frustrated. I find her a lot better when we have one on one time but that isn't always practical or possible. Just try and remember that her strong personality will one day serve her well in life, we just have to teach them how to use it well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557323538716002272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-31871048402502240262013-10-10T15:15:36.553-07:002013-10-10T15:15:36.553-07:00I can't believe the leaves are all down. Oh my...I can't believe the leaves are all down. Oh my goodness. Honey, I am hugging you in my thoughts! <br />Your playroom is so amazing, WOW! How about a trampoline? That will get out the ya-yas when the kids can't get out much. ;-)<br />OK, now onto the meltdowns. Yes, Rafael is having a hard time too lately. He gets very frustrated and angry when he doesn't get his way. He gets mad at me and says "Mama, go away!" He doesn't let me comfort him, and when I try to pick him up he goes limp or throws himself on the floor screaming. Sound familiar?<br />I can imagine that, not only is Katia going through the 'terrible twos' phase, but just think of all the change she has had to go through lately! Moving, then going to the city to visit family without her Dad for a few weeks, then back to Beaver Creek where everything is different again, and the seasons have also drastically changed her surroundings suddenly. I think it's pretty understandable that it's a lot for a little person to adjust to!<br />But you are handling is all so well Johanna. It's great that you are going to the gym, taking care of yourself. You are so strong and innovative, and loving and creative! I can feel that it will be two quite challenging years there in Beaver Creek, but I know if anyone can make it a positive experience, it's you. <br />xoxoxoxo I think of you all the time!<br />Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347524768245781298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-51260771509452199162013-10-10T05:12:22.350-07:002013-10-10T05:12:22.350-07:00your children are just gorgeous. it is so hard be...your children are just gorgeous. it is so hard being a young mother. civilizing human beings is a difficult job! hang in there!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.com