tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14688271946185598662024-03-13T14:49:43.793-07:00peonies in my gardenCarin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-88914111821798504202018-08-28T09:21:00.000-07:002018-09-11T09:24:45.228-07:00I know what to do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The thoughts rolling through my head-<br />
I want them to lift me,<br />
point me to my goals,<br />
feel my successes,<br />
and have a vision greater than today.<br />
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Instead, they are-<br />
shielding me,<br />
protecting me,<br />
keeping me safe.<br />
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But safe is boring.<br />
Being unseen is diminishing.<br />
I am ready for more.<br />
Ready for...<br />
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"I can"<br />
"I know what to do"<br />
"life is amazing"<br />
"I have beautiful things to offer the world."<br />
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I know what to do.Carinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06602975897173706874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-65660848437339529432018-08-17T15:42:00.003-07:002018-08-17T15:42:29.830-07:00the exit interview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was the last day of my mission in the Argentina Rosario Mission. I sat across the desk from my mission president, Jorge Ventura. He asked me a question in spanish- "do you know how to find a husband?" I wasn't sure what he meant or how to respond. He filled the silence with profound wisdom that I will always be grateful for-<br />
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"Hermana Miller, tiene que casarse con alguien que no tiene miedo de trabajar y no tiene miedo de sacrificarse."<br />
Translated: "Sister Miller...marry someone who isn't afraid to work and isn't afraid to sacrifice."<br />
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If you know Danny at all, you know that I followed that advice very carefully. I am so grateful that my girls have him to learn from. They see him work long days and come home with a smile on his face. They see him frequently offer to help neighbors and friends. They see him care of rental property that we have worked hard to obtain. They have been given the privilege to work there. They like the money they can earn...but what is even more valuable is the lessons of work and sacrifice they are learning by being at his side.<br />
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I will always be grateful for my mission, but especially that wisdom I received on my last day in Argentina.Carinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06602975897173706874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-23575870880338339782018-05-29T15:28:00.002-07:002018-05-29T15:28:53.403-07:003 days left<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kate will do about anything to avoid writing her last English essay of the 8th grade.</div>
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<i>Photo taken on March 31, 2017. Danny and I (with Michel + Jimmy) rose early our first morning in Hawaii to watch the sunrise over the ocean. On our way back to the house (oh how I long to be there every morning!) I caught my shadow as I approached the lawn. Rising early to capture the sunrise over the ocean is one of my favorite examples of living the concept I learned yesterday.</i><br />
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I LOVE the podcast <a href="https://boldnewmom.com/podcast/">BOLD NEW MOM</a> by Jody Moore. (I can't find the episode on her blog right now. It may be the very newest that was posted yesterday and not on the blog yet.) Today she taught the concept of CREATE MORE THAN YOU CONSUME. It was EXACTLY what I needed and what I have been praying to understand. As a stay at home mom with 3 children in 10th, 8th and 5th grades I have a lot of time on my hands. Time that goes quickly to be sure, but time that is really flexible to fill however I choose. I have felt really unsettled the last few years...really unsatisfied truly. I have this desire to be more...produce more...give more...<br />
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The concept of CREATE > CONSUME pierced me! Many of my days are filled with approximately 80% as CONSUMER and 20% as CREATOR. <br />
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Some of my CONSUMER choices:<br />
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social media: especially IG. I check IG ALL DAY LONG. Most of the people I follow are people I know personally. I check in on them over and over and over. Photo posting then stories, then look by again in case I missed anything. Then I head to "explore" anything there... Facebook. Honestly. I hate FB. I love people that I know on there which has been a great excuse to check in...but I really don't like how I feel when I visit. <br />
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audible...LOVE<br />
podcasts...LOVE<br />
shopping...LOVE<br />
eating...LOVE<br />
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Jody explains...and I am in complete agreement that none of these things are bad. The trick is to make sure that we CREATE more than we CONSUME.<br />
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Some CREATE choices that I love (and don't do enough of):<br />
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write, play, art, cook, serve, walk, yoga, bike, swim, travel, photography, hugs, budget, FHE, calligraphy, yard work, cleaning, piano, guitar, blog....<br />
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I have a new plan. I am done living under a rock of consumerism. Why have I been afraid to be me...to live...to grow? I am not sure but I am ready to live!<br />
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<br />Carinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06602975897173706874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-67395413294209168092015-11-17T12:36:00.000-08:002015-11-17T21:31:50.903-08:00final postThis will be my last post to this blog.<br />
I have loved having a blog open to the public. I have "met" friends I would never have met otherwise. Keeping this blog public, I sacrificed details that are important to us, but that I didn't feel comfortable sharing with those I don't know. If we know each other and you would know many of those things (names of schools, teachers, activities) because we are friends, I would be happy to invite you to my new blog. Thank you so much for taking the time to ever stop by here. A part of me will truly miss having a bit of our lives open to meet new friends. I would love to see you on Instagram! Find me @ carindavisCarin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-60860545148630774032015-10-28T12:56:00.001-07:002015-10-28T13:48:24.929-07:00not looking for applause<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To remember to share myself with the intent to give, letting go of what I will receive...that is true magic. I have been a guitar student off and on (much more off that on unfortunately) for almost 20 years. When I watched this TedTalk yesterday, my mind went, although this is true for almost any aspect of learning and interest, straight to guitar performances. I only performed for my family, teachers and recitals. I immediately felt a difference when other people were in the room (especially teachers and recitals). My fingers fumbled, my voice weakened and quivered. That was a large reason that I gave up learning with a teacher. How limiting to allow a misguided motive change the direction of an opportunity to grow. </div>
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Yesterday in Ellie's guitar lesson I saw the same struggle in her, although to a lesser degree. I decided that I would make a better effort to play with her as she practices. We had our first session yesterday. I held her back in a few ways, but in more important ways, we kept each other with a focus of sharing and giving. Our minds didn't go near any intention to impress. There was joy in learning for me, and truly if I can focus on a motive to give in all aspects of my life- the work in practice will be so much sweeter.</div>
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<br />Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-60730166480320301272015-10-09T22:54:00.000-07:002015-10-19T22:54:25.747-07:00she still asks me to do her hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She still asks me to do her hair in the morning and frequently seeks my advice on what she should wear. She grabs my hand when we walk and tells me a play by play everyday of her time at school. She leaves a bit of chaos in any room she enters. Something tells me when she is grown that I will miss that chaos as much as that daily play by play. Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-87482579948611396362015-09-21T21:52:00.002-07:002015-09-21T21:52:59.027-07:00plant a tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.701961); line-height: 40px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we were at Sundance for Labor Day, Papa pointed out several trees that were growing on the property in difficult places. He grabbed pots so that we could replant them at home. Danny planted them tonight and gave us a Family Home Evening lesson deciding who we want to be and what we want to do...and starting NOW. </span></span>Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-81079256947849980642015-09-13T11:42:00.000-07:002015-09-14T11:44:56.030-07:00Sunday<br />
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Ellie was asked to give a talk in church and she wasn't excited. Not even a little bit excited. Her topic was THE SACRAMENT. They have had workshops in our congregation to improve talks and presentations. One aspect in public speaking that has been emphasized is sharing relatable personal experiences. That seemed a bit tough given her topic but she (really "we") pulled it together. </div>
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When I was 9 years old my Grandma Davis passed away. She loved movies, dolls, going out to eat and giving gifts. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She died a week before Christmas. I learned some lessons at this time that are special to me. </div>
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<b>First; Life on earth is fragile and will not last forever</b></div>
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<b>Second; Celebrating & reflecting on her life brings comfort to mine</b></div>
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<b>Third; Feeling gratitude for all that she has done for me helps me to be a better person</b></div>
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If those things are true, and they are, for my Great Grandma, they are surely true for my Savior and the Savior of the world. </div>
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The Sacrament, like my grandma’s funeral, is a time of reflecting, remembering and recommitting. At my Great Grandmas funeral, it was a reverent peaceful environment. I played guitar and sang with my sisters and cousins. I spent our time there thinking of her and her life. If we approach the sacrament in this same way, we will benefit from its blessings.</div>
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<i>Elder Holland taught “…every ordinance of the gospel focuses in one way or another on the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, and surely that is why this particular ordinance with all its symbolism and imagery comes to us more readily and more repeatedly than any other in our life. It comes in what has been called “the most sacred, the most holy, of all the meetings of the Church. Perhaps we do not always attach that kind of meaning to our weekly sacramental service.”</i></div>
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<i>Then he asked: </i><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><i>How “sacred” and how “holy” [is our worship?]” </i></span></div>
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I know that I can make the sacrament more sacred and holy in my life. I can take this ordinance more seriously, spend time reflecting & repenting. I am promising to remember Him. I can do better.</div>
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<i>“One request Christ made of his disciples on that night of deep anguish and grief was that they stand by him, stay with him in his hour of sorrow and pain. “Could ye not watch with me one hour?” he asked longingly (</i><a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/26.40?lang=eng#39"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(1, 145, 188); color: #0191bc;"><i>Matt. 26:40</i></span></a><i>). I think he asks that again of us, every Sabbath day when the emblems of his life are broken and blessed and passed.</i></div>
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<i>'How great the wisdom and the love</i></div>
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<i>That filled the courts on high</i></div>
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<i>And sent the Savior from above</i></div>
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<i>To suffer, bleed, and die!</i></div>
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After church I congratulated her on talking clearly, looking up from her notes and speaking confidently. "Mom, I was shaking so much I spilled the sacrament water all over me. I felt so sick. I didn't stop shaking until it was over!" Even though we wrote the talk together, she made it hers. She is surely glad it is over. Hopefully each time it will get easier and easier.</div>
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My nephew Oliver.<br />
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It was her birthday and we were talking about how many years until she was an adult. (That traumatic conversation was NOT my idea!) When I said "7 years" out loud I almost had an anxiety attack! 7 years...that is NOTHING! We have lived in this home for 10 years...and that moves seems like yesterday. I am not sure if it was the panic in my eyes (I was trying to disguise the horror) she quickly reminded me...that she is moving in the basement when she is 18 and has elaborate plans for a remodel! Phew! Happy 11 year old birthday!<br />
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A quick trip...celebrating two birthdays... (Danny and Alex)...seeing family...and friends who are just like family...ate amazing food (a small portion of which is pictured)...visited Dumbarton Gardens (LOVED!)...saw our favorite monuments...walked every inch of Georgetown...basically we LOVED every minute of it!</div>
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Miles above the earth, flying around 600 mph is where I recently found the insight and inspiration to BE STILL. I was sitting in the middle seat on our flight home from Washington DC. Danny and I had enjoyed the most wonderful time. I was anxious to get home, hug our girls, check on Mozart and dig into the crazy schedule of the coming week. My book was boring me so I turned to the monitor in front of my seat. After a few games of Solitaire (and frankly not playing very well) I continued to browse the monitor. I found TEDtalks, which almost always interest me. I sat in my seat and listened to <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/pico_iyer_the_art_of_stillness">THIS</a> talk. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="881950" id="t-881950" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">"So, in an age of acceleration,</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="883972" id="t-883972" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow.</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="888021" id="t-888021" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">And in an age of distraction,</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="890202" id="t-890202" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">nothing is so luxurious as paying attention.</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="894715" id="t-894715" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">And in an age of constant movement,</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="talk-transcript__fragment" data-time="897441" id="t-897441" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">nothing is so urgent as sitting still."</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> -Pico Iyer</span></span><br />
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I have recognized the value of stillness many many times...a heart of peace after attending the temple, a clear head after a yoga session, prayer, enjoying a quiet walk. One of the stillness ideas that inspired him was an Internet Sabbath- a full day completely unplugging from electronic devices. As I listened to him, I was re-energized in taking stillness seriously. Lately I have felt distracted and busy, feeling like my wheels were spinning at maximum speed, yet I was staying still. In seat 40F I made some quick decisions to put this into practice in my life and not just recognize it as a good idea. Some ideas I want to experiment with---<br />
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<i>Internet Sabbath-</i> I will turn off electronic devices on Sunday, my family is already with me and it is the weekday I already enjoy recognizing as the Sabbath.<br />
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wake up-until kids leave for school...leave devices alone and use cell phone on a need basis (no internet browsing)<br />
3:00 p.m. (when the girls get home) and later just use my cell phone as needed (texting, communication, etc...)<br />
9:00 p.m. turn my devices (iPad and phone) in for the night. If my phone rings or a text dings attend to it...but other than that leave it alone (aka don't waste an hour browsing Instagram, Facebook, Pintrest, etc...)<br />
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We are going to watch this talk as a family tonight. What everybody needs as far as creating stillness in their lives is COMPLETELY different. I look forward to learning what Danny and the girls feel like they can do to apply this for them. </div>
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This morning my scripture study was STILLNESS. I found Exodus 14:3. The Lord turned the hearts of the Egyptians against the people of Israel so that they would know that HE is the Lord. The children of Israel flee with Moses into the wilderness. They feel trapped, the Egyptians have "marched after them." The children of Israel lamented to Moses- they would rather live in servitude to the Egyptian than me killed by them! Moses gave them the reminder I found on the plane last night-</div>
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"Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord...The Lord shall fight for you and ye shall hold your peace."</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">update: Danny loved the talk but the other girls weren't sure if they understood it. They did come up with an idea after we discussed the talk...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Danny- spend more quiet time while driving, find time to step away from his phone</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ellie- create alone time every day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Kate- spend time in the backyard every day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Sophie- spend time reading</span></div>
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Sophie was playing at a friend's house. The mom called and asked me to come down because Sophie was hurt. When I got there Sophie was crying and holding a paper towel to her head. She had joined two of her friends on a hammock and fell straight off landing on her head. I carried her to my car and stopped at our house hoping Kate would come with us to Instacare. "Kate will you grab ice?" I requested. She came back quickly with a ziplock bag of ice and Sophie's stuffed animal Vinci. It was so sweet of her to consider Sophie's comfort. That stuffed animal helped alleviate Sophie's nerves as doctor's and nurses discussed the staples that would be required to close her wound. She was brave, Kate was helpful and the doctor was kind...and Vinci never left her side.Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-73567343126946797992015-04-26T13:09:00.000-07:002015-04-27T13:12:23.712-07:00a thoughtful gesture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Carinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06602975897173706874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-358577735847801172015-03-24T15:03:00.001-07:002015-03-24T15:03:05.619-07:00looking for a snack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This puppy of our loves to chew wood- branches, pencils of every kind, paint brushes...and unfortunately cello bows. We now have a baby gate on the music room. Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-81852511230136332972015-03-04T13:45:00.000-08:002015-03-26T13:46:08.945-07:0013 years old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just last week your little sisters were discussing when they could move into the bedroom closest to your room. You asked me how long it would be until you were grown up. (In your mind that was age 18.) "Five years Mom...they can move in there in 5 years!" My heart almost stopped when I realized it is ONLY FIVE YEARS before you become an adult. Five years goes by in the blink of an eye.<br />
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It had been a long day for all of us. We seem to be headed to bed later than we want to every single night. I was hoping to kiss them good night with a prompt lights out! Something told me to sit at the end of Sophie's bed and ask her more about her day. "Sophie, tell me one of the feelings you felt today..." I prompted. She had been happy at home since arriving home from school, I wasn't worried about anything in particular. "I felt sad." She described a small problem she had with a friend at school. Although I knew it was small and would probably be different the next day without any action from her- she felt like it was a BIG deal...and was truly heart broken. Given her happy demeanor at home I had no idea how sad she had been just a few hours earlier. I was so grateful for that prompting to sit, ask and listen. <br />
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After she and I talked about it for a few minutes- I asked her big sister if she had ever had a similar experience. She shared some feelings about friendships that let Sophie know that she wasn't alone- is there anything better than being part of a family who loves you? I feel SO lucky to have this family of ours. Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-56647273341385699662015-02-14T20:08:00.000-08:002015-02-25T20:09:20.450-08:00my valentine~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-25650812487493677252015-02-13T20:30:00.000-08:002015-02-25T20:38:38.507-08:00all you need is #LOVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It may have been the Valentine boxes she brought to school- a shoe box with a rustic hole cut from the top wrapped in red wrapping paper done by herself. Each box she brought was significantly inferior to her classmates masterpieces. When it was time to plan Valentines for this school year Ellie jumped on Pintrest to save them from the humiliation she suffered in elementary school. She gave me the list for supplies...and put these beauties together the night before their parties.</div>
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She walked in the door after school, made nachos & then STRUMMED.</div>
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<i>"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift."</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">-Eleanor Roosevelt</span></div>
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A new week</div>
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a fresh start</div>
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and a better perspective.</div>
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She had 28 missing assignments last term.</div>
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She came home last week with her first update of this term and had six missing from the past two weeks.</div>
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We canceled all extra curricular activities and got serious about school.</div>
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She came home today knowing exactly what she needed to get done.</div>
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She worked hard and fast!</div>
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She will figure out 5th grade in her time...which will be just fine.</div>
Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468827194618559866.post-90226461081401785032015-02-03T20:52:00.001-08:002015-02-03T20:52:42.825-08:00honey butter popcorn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you come home with 11 missing assignments just 2 weeks into the term...at least you have honey butter popcorn to snack on while you sit at the counter for HOOOOUUUURS. Carin Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663280173998988628noreply@blogger.com0