Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
some nerve
Today marks 3 years since the last time Eric was arrested. Since that day in 2008, he has not been a part of Maya's life and the changes in Maya's life (and those that love and support her) have been remarkable.
Maya is confident.
Maya's life is stable.
Maya's family is unified.
Maya's emotional needs are met.
Maya's physical needs are met.
Maya is rid of a poisonous influence.
Maya understands that love is not supposed to hurt.
Maya and all of her family are able to be happy again.
Maya's schedule is flexible and accommodating to her needs, not just what is ordered from Family Court.
I could go on and on about how well Maya is doing, but I think you get the point.
So guess what happened a few weeks ago? Eric had the nerve to ask if he could see Maya again. Seriously?! Who does he think he is? I can tell you what the court thinks he is...a poisonous influence in Maya's life. So poisonous that if he was allowed back into Maya's life, there would be an immediate transfer of custody. So thankfully, this time around, we (those that truly love and support Maya) aren't letting him get exposure to Maya. We're being even more cautious because even though it is hard and Maya might not understand the full reasoning...we do it because Maya is worth protecting...and in the long run, she will thank us because she will mature to her full potential.
We do hard things now, so good things come later.
We protect our young.
We will not stand for more abuse - of any kind.
This Mama Bear has been awakened from hibernation and is ready to protect her bonus baby!
Maya is confident.
Maya's life is stable.
Maya's family is unified.
Maya's emotional needs are met.
Maya's physical needs are met.
Maya is rid of a poisonous influence.
Maya understands that love is not supposed to hurt.
Maya and all of her family are able to be happy again.
Maya's schedule is flexible and accommodating to her needs, not just what is ordered from Family Court.
I could go on and on about how well Maya is doing, but I think you get the point.
So guess what happened a few weeks ago? Eric had the nerve to ask if he could see Maya again. Seriously?! Who does he think he is? I can tell you what the court thinks he is...a poisonous influence in Maya's life. So poisonous that if he was allowed back into Maya's life, there would be an immediate transfer of custody. So thankfully, this time around, we (those that truly love and support Maya) aren't letting him get exposure to Maya. We're being even more cautious because even though it is hard and Maya might not understand the full reasoning...we do it because Maya is worth protecting...and in the long run, she will thank us because she will mature to her full potential.
We do hard things now, so good things come later.
We protect our young.
We will not stand for more abuse - of any kind.
This Mama Bear has been awakened from hibernation and is ready to protect her bonus baby!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
engagement site
We took a little pit stop on the way home from family vacation. Maya asked if she could see the place where her Dad and I got engaged:)
As we made our way to Spirit Mountain, a whole flood of emotions came rushing into my heart. There are so many memories brought back to life just by physically being in that location. This is the place where Dave and I met, fell in love, and got engaged.
What happened next was pretty much the most adorable thing ever! MacKean decided he wanted a kiss too. He has never given real kisses before! But as soon as he saw Dave and I kiss there, he wanted to kiss me over and over and over...
The great thing about MacKean learning to kiss...he's not biting anymore! He has been in a biting stage for a month or two now and I kept telling him, "no MacKean, we use our mouth to kiss, not to bite". Apparently that didn't sink in until that moment on Spirit Mountain!
So thank you Spirit Mountain for reminding me of so many special times and for now creating a new one. I'll always remember that day as the day MacKean learned to kiss.
Happy Friday,
The Other Mother
As we made our way to Spirit Mountain, a whole flood of emotions came rushing into my heart. There are so many memories brought back to life just by physically being in that location. This is the place where Dave and I met, fell in love, and got engaged.
What happened next was pretty much the most adorable thing ever! MacKean decided he wanted a kiss too. He has never given real kisses before! But as soon as he saw Dave and I kiss there, he wanted to kiss me over and over and over...
The great thing about MacKean learning to kiss...he's not biting anymore! He has been in a biting stage for a month or two now and I kept telling him, "no MacKean, we use our mouth to kiss, not to bite". Apparently that didn't sink in until that moment on Spirit Mountain!
So thank you Spirit Mountain for reminding me of so many special times and for now creating a new one. I'll always remember that day as the day MacKean learned to kiss.
Happy Friday,
The Other Mother
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
a sweet reunion
MacKean really missed his big sister and Daddy while they were in the wilderness. He was so excited to see them! Here are a few of my favorite pics from their sweet reunion:)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
summer
I feel like summer just started, but here we are in September already! Family vacation is over and school is just around the corner. Maya moved into her locker, picked up her class schedule, and her clothes for the first day of school are laid out and ready to go.
The basic lack of schedule all summer has been really great. It allowed for us to just be...to play and read as we pleased. While it is really important for us to have these free times, what I really crave is schedule and routine. David's work schedule is different (and more rigid) during the school year. Maya is held to a tight schedule with school, homework, and her first season of tennis. Michael is starting preschool this year and will have his first real taste of a schedule. MacKean is just along for the ride and I feel like a conductor of life during this summer/school year transition.
Our family meeting is planned with an agenda and calendars prepared.
My Google Calendar is full of recurring events for each family member.
Sunday School will be starting soon.
The new 2011-12 chore charts are ready for the big kids.
Meal planning for the fall is in full swing.
I've started putting daily menus on our kitchen chalkboard.
Even with all this transition into schedules and routine, I do have one last summer "event". I'm going to Space Camp with my big sister...We leave on Saturday! I'm a bit giddy and a bit nervous. Mostly, I just can't wait. But first, I have a mountain of laundry that needs to be attended to...and when I get back, BAM! School will be in it's second week and fall will be right around the corner.
Are you ready?
The basic lack of schedule all summer has been really great. It allowed for us to just be...to play and read as we pleased. While it is really important for us to have these free times, what I really crave is schedule and routine. David's work schedule is different (and more rigid) during the school year. Maya is held to a tight schedule with school, homework, and her first season of tennis. Michael is starting preschool this year and will have his first real taste of a schedule. MacKean is just along for the ride and I feel like a conductor of life during this summer/school year transition.
Our family meeting is planned with an agenda and calendars prepared.
My Google Calendar is full of recurring events for each family member.
Sunday School will be starting soon.
The new 2011-12 chore charts are ready for the big kids.
Meal planning for the fall is in full swing.
I've started putting daily menus on our kitchen chalkboard.
Even with all this transition into schedules and routine, I do have one last summer "event". I'm going to Space Camp with my big sister...We leave on Saturday! I'm a bit giddy and a bit nervous. Mostly, I just can't wait. But first, I have a mountain of laundry that needs to be attended to...and when I get back, BAM! School will be in it's second week and fall will be right around the corner.
Are you ready?
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