I want to send a big thank you to all of our nation's Military men and women, past and present. You do good work. Thank you for keeping us safe.
I'm glad to have a long weekend off. I've even taken Tuesday off so that I can spend a bit more time with Lil M before I go out of town for a few days. This is a first for me and I am sort of dreading it. I know it is good for me to go do my work stuff, but if I could, I'd take her with me everywhere.
Not sure what all we'll do this weekend, but I want to try to do something fun. Maybe we'll go see a movie or go to a park to play. Maybe a cook-out or two. Mostly, I just want to have some time with Lil M, specifically. She will be fine when I'm out of town, but that doesn't mean I won't miss her terribly.
Of course, T is here, and we'll spend time together this weekend... if and when she's not hiding in her room. She's been sulking for 2 days now because I scolded her for missing a day of school and for not studying properly for her final exams. And she couldn't figure out why I wouldn't let her see BF last night when she has an exam today. Ugh. Go figure... teens.
Been thinking of attachment a lot lately, and am wondering if I'm doing all I can do with Lil M in that regard. We've gone to a couple of stores recently where she's just walked up and hugged a stranger. That sort of scares me. So, I think I need to pay more attention to that. I have a feeling it is partly due to knowing that she has different teachers at her school/daycare and that they are all 'safe'... might just be translating that in her head to think all adults are safe. If that's all it is, then I think just reminding her to stay with me is the key... if not, then... well, not sure what to do about that. She's also called a couple of other people Mommy recently (on accident, i guess) ... which could also be harmless (nephew used to do it to me)... or she could genuinely think that there is no difference in someone taking care of her besides me. God, I hope it's just harmless. So, those are my recent thoughts... especially since I have T in the house now and want to make sure Lil M and I are OK.
Attachment is extremely important for any child, especially those who have been adopted. So, it has been very important for me to try to build. I just need to keep an eye on it, I guess and try to make some slight adjustments/improvements.
Peace.
PS. Lil M counted to 30 yesterday, all by herself to 28 and i helped the last two! :D she can also spell STOP and tells me where all the stop signs are. she's been able to spell her first and last name for awhile now. We're working on her knowing her middle name. Then it's on to phone number and address...
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Indeed, a huge SHOUT OUT to our military folks serving all over the world. They keep the bad guys on the run and us safe from them.
I don't think you have anything to worry about Mia knowing the differences between you and a stranger. I think she knows very well that home and safety is you and nothing or no one else can substitute you. The only think I would BEG you to do is to tell her NOT TO TRUST STRANGERS. There are a lot of perverted sickos out there that will say anything to her (such as your mom is in danger) to get her to walk away with them. It's happened before and with tragic consequences. So the part about trusting strangers is something that I - with all humility - would STRONGLY encourage to nip in the bud as soon as possible.
Also, if it feels like stress is getting the best of you, then you should try Michael Bolton's Yoga Therapy. I hear it's by far THE most subdued form of yoga out there right now. So subdued that if practiced properly, you can actually have surgery without anesthesia. A friend of mine who was recently trampled at a Yanni concert swears by it.
Speaking of cookouts, have you ever had Ming Pin pot pie? One word: deeeeelicious!
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