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Two by four
March 26, 2006
Two great things happened today. First, I had an awesome conversation with my mom in which, for the first time in several months, I didn't feel like she was trying to get rid of me. Second, I wrote an epic-length emai to my friend in conflict that I feel explained myself and my intentions as well as could possibly be explained, and I sent it out, and I exhaled for the first time in a long time with regard to that particular relationship. Whatever happens will happen. I have done my best to explain my intentions, and at this point the interpretation is up to the other person. My self-worth is not dependent on acceptance or rejection. And, when it comes right down to it, hope is not a horrible thing...as long as I'm not clinging to it to keep from falling over a ledge...and I am not.
Two great things happened this week. First, I had a really kick-ass conversation with a good friend, and was able to really verbalize some things about how I interact with people...and some root causes for the problems I experience in my interactions...that I don't think I've ever really uncovered or admitted to before. And I was pleased to receive the same from her. Also, I coordinated and gathered together a group of mamas and children to form a childcare cooperative that I think is going to be incredibly mutually beneficial to everyone. I just "winged it" ("wung it?") by posting an announcement on Craig's list, and ended up with people who really seem to have similar interests, goals, and ideals...not to mention schedules that complement each other marvelously. So, yay!
Two parenting successes have occurred this week. For one thing, I've really been able to put the emotional coach ideas I'm reading about in _Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles_ into practice. I've remained calm in moments when the children are acting emotional, and I have been able to guide their behavior gently and empathically. Also, I have made a concerted effort to create situations in which I can be fully present with the boys, and I have done a good job of it!
Two things are upcoming and I am looking forward to them. Tonight, there is Wheatsville's 30th Anniversary dinner at the UU church...and next Sunday is another lovely Roller Girls bout. Yay!
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Awesome! terrific sounding stuff. esp. interested in haering more about the emotional coaching.