Monday, November 19, 2012

Barn Down Memory Lane

When I was growing up there was a beautiful red barn behind our house.  We raised pigs and lambs for 4H and played in the barn for hours during the summer.  I have so many wonderful memories from that barn, recenlty it began to lean so my cousin who now lives in my childhood home.  She decided to tear it down before it became a safetly hazard.

This is a beautiful picture taken of my favorite barn before they pushed it down.



Cheers,
Heidi

Rehab

Manik commented the other day about how much I was yelling.  I hadn't realized how much I was doing it until he brought it to my attention.  Now I have noticed how much Laila is yelling at Jai, it is a very clear tell that she is mimicking me.  It makes me feel terrible and totally ashamed.  I have decided to do a better job managing my frustration and so starting last Friday I stopped yelling.  I began my own rehab, this rehab entails a great deal of deep breathing and keeping things in perspective.  But I can proudly say that I have not yelled or raised my voice in four days!  I have noticed that the kids are yelling less and I feel better about myself.  So far rehab has been very positive!  It is a happier home all around!!

On a happy note Arjun arrives early tomorrow morning and I can't wait to see how much he has grown and catch up on all that has gone on for him in STL!



Cheers!

Heidi

Friday, November 16, 2012

Little boys and their cars

I found Jai playing in the living room the other day.  He was so intent on his trucks and I couldn't help but laugh.  He rolls his trucks around the house for hours, making the appropriate car noises.  He is so boy through and through.  






Cheers,
Heidi

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Back to school...just a little late.

Laila started preschool at W.H.E.E.  Her teachers are amazing and I love how much she is learning.  Currently she is on letter "I" and they made stone soup today.  She reported back to me that it was delicious, her favorite part was the pasta and the carrots.  Jai started "kindergarten" also know as mom's day out at St. Thomas More.  He is also learning so much, their minds are like sponges.  The funniest think about Laila going to W.H.E.E. is that every time someone asks where she goes to school and she says "WHEE"  Jai follows up with, "I have a wee too!"  This lovely little line has been told to many a stranger and every time Jai thinks he is soooo funny!  We are so proud!




Cheers,
Heidi