Wednesday, December 26, 2012

2013 New Beginnings - Kindness, Presence, and Faith

Life with little Ladybug has been hard over the last year or so.  I am not sure what exactly is transpiring.  My guess is that with the miscarriage in 2010, weaning and pregnancy in 2011, and then the birth of her sister in 2012, she may have felt that I have been withdrawing.  While certainly not intentional, trying to reconnect with this little person so that the number of tantrums diminish and the anger wanes, has become a priority.  In desperation, last year, I started a parenting group that meets every other month to discuss various parenting issues.  We really have not covered alot  of territory here.  Consequently, I am formulating a plan to re-learn my parenting skills in efforts to strengthen my relationship, but to also encourage more self-discipline and kindness.

Live in the Life

Our new life arrived on June 12, 2012.  Little Ladybug arrived after labor stalled.  Perhaps I will write more later about her birth.  However, since then, I surmise that I am going through some sort of 'post parent' crisis, wondering what part of me is me? How can I further develop this self without some sacrifice endured by my family?