Why is it when my daughter tells me she does not want to go to school, I try to reassure her that school is a great place to be. You get to see all your friends, color pictures, learn to write words and her favorite thing is recess. All that sounds pretty great right?  My daughter is more concerned about her clothing, hair and what others will think of her. I know it’s all normal to have these feeling as a young person because I can still remember when I was young. I fine today’s kids are far more concerned about what they are wearing….. Skinny jeans, I don’t like the fact that they are called skinny jeans. They are not appropriate for little girls and boys who need room to move and and run around on the playground. I’m guilty of buying skinny jeans for my daughter because I got caught up in this phase of jeans that are not really practical. She now wears jeans that are bootcut and not stuck to her little legs. I really like the idea of school uniforms but public schools to do not go by this method.  I want my daughter to know that wearing clothing that is considered cool is not who she is. I want her to be confident with herself from the inside out.  It takes a lot of mind over matter issues but if we start now I’m sure she’ll be just fine. She’s learning that being a nice person and treating others the way you would like to be treated is a far more positive foundation then lets say skinny jeans!

Another thing that bothers me is making friends. One would think that it’s pretty easy to make friends in grade 1. When I was young I was taught to be kind to everyone. My experience was not everyone wants to be your friend even if you are the nicest person. What I’ve learned was not to try to do things that others kids would approve of. Do it your way whether it’s on the monkey bars or coloring a certain way. Just be who you are that is the message I want my daughter to always remember. Not one person is the same we are all different and I want my daughter to know that it doesn’t matter what people think of you it’s what you think of your self.

Summer is just around the corner are you ready? I have so much things to do. Number one is to register my daughter into summer camps. I usually go for the mini vikes camp. They are awesome with the kids ,lots of activities for all types of kids. Thank goodness for summer camps and grandparents because I would be completely lost with them. Well it’s too bad I just couldn’t take the summer off and then go back to work in September. I should of been a teacher. Here’s a question how long have you been away from you kids? The longest time I’ve been apart from my child is one week. Would three weeks be too long? Lets try this again would three weeks be to long but with grandparents? My child has a opportunity to go to some pretty amazing places for the three weeks. I feel in my mind that this would be a wonder experience for her but my heart is telling me it’s way too long. I still haven’t made my final decision, but my daughter has. She’s all for it!!!

Valentine’s Day has definitely changed in my house as years go by………..When my now husband and I met it was quite something!!! I can remember the first Valentines. He had our apartment nice and cleaned that is a very good way to my heart:) I had just got off work so I knew there would be something waiting for me. I walked into the bedroom to change and found so many goodies on the bed. Flowers, perfume.cozy robe, slippers, jewelery and can’t forget chocolate.

Now……. it’s me getting up and 7 am to make pink pancakes for my 5 year old daughter. Don’t get me wrong I love doing things like that. I also made pink pancakes for my husband too We spent the day together going to the park and riding bikes. Our daughter has so much passion when it comes to these types of holidays. I found a coffee cup and turtle chocolates under my pillow. They gave it to me the night before because our daughter can’t keep surprises that easily.

Valentine’s Evening after our daughter went to bed we made a beautiful late dinner. Rib eye steak,  lobster tails with roasted potatoes. It was very nice we watched a movie but you know what I don’t remember it I think we were watching the Olympics back and forth as well.

Go Canada Go!!!!!