Not surprising, I already find myself very behind on weekly updates! This was a goal I had this year... to consistently update my blog so that I have record of the events. Are you like me, already struggling with your new year's goals? The struggle is real!
Week 2 was CRAZY friends! Monday came and BAM, 4 appointments that day. Who does that? I never plan on that happening, but sometimes, once in awhile, all the stars align. LOL. That Monday we had an orthodontist appointment, two doctors appointments in a row and a tutoring appointment. I was wiped out. And that little cherub spent a lot of time in waiting rooms that day.
Do you ever go through a season of life and you feel like it is a difficult one? I am right there with you! I told Mark the other day that we are in a tough season. There is something BIG going on with everyone of my kiddos, and I am left feeling like I am just not ENOUGH most days. How do you spread yourself out? How do you make sure each one has there needs met? Regardless, I get myself out of bed each morning and try again.
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Miss B has been REALLY struggling. Anxiety has set up shop in her little mind. I'm telling you, it is like looking at a childhood version of myself. So many of her struggles I relate to so much! Separating from me leaves her almost panicky. I leave her in the classroom each day, and walk home in tears myself. I never let her see me cry, but I fight everything to not scoop her up and take her home with me. Does anyone have any suggestions that help kiddos with anxiety? I am all ears!
Some days are the perfect storm of organic applesauce and fast food chicken nuggets, while we sit in high school algebra class with the oldest. I am not great at math. I don't know much algebra. But me showing up for him, that is the most important thing. Even with a toddler in tow, who poops in the middle of class, we want Luke to know we are there for him.
*Luke goes to an AMAZING alternative learning school called River Homelink. He attends class two full days a week and does classwork at home three days a week. They are very parent welcoming and encourage parents to participate and even bring our pooping toddlers with us. Haha!
Do you ever bribe your kiddos? If you do, you are MY people!! Confession, I bribe my kids! To help Miss B get through the day, I promised her we would make cake pops. So Friday night we made cake pops. They are surprisingly easy to make. They just take time, and make a slightly big mess, but WORTH it!
I ended the week at a VIPKID local meet up. VIPKID is the online teaching company that I work for. It allows me to make extra income working around my schedule. And as we know, I need a flexible work schedule (four appointments in one day). I teach English to Chinese students in a 1:1 environment. I share more about my experience on the VIPKID page tab.
If you have ever wanted to teach online, ESL or work with VIPKID I would love to help you through the interview and hiring process. Simply click this link
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"Life is tough darling, but so are you." ~Stephanie Bennett Henry~
