I know how much we need the rain, but it has been so nice to be able to play outside each and every day for ages. The temps have been perfect, the sky blue and sunny-it has been lovely. However, I am crossing my fingers for some really heavy rain soon, just not on Sunday. I love Grand Old Day and Libby will be able to enjoy it so much more this year.
It has been a busy week. We went to Rena's on Monday for a nice morning with other Mom's and kids. Libby and Lexa are two little peas in a pod. I mean that lovingly, most days. They disappeared for a bit, and when I found them, Libby was standing at a very full bathroom sink, splashing, while Lexa cheered her on. The floor had standing water on it. I looked at Lexa and could not figure out what was different about her, then realized her shirt was not what she had been wearing earlier, and, hmmmmm, dry. Although I told Rena there was water on her floor, I don't think she quite believed me until she saw it! Tuesday, we met others at the Goodwill. It was bedlam. I was exhausted watching Libby and Lexa run around. Libby got Hungry, Hungry Hippos, one of my favorite games. It was our last Music Together class that day, and I think the teacher sighed in relief when Libby and Tenzing walked out the door. I know I would have! :) Tenzing and Heather met us at Eric's work Wednesday so that Tenzing could ride on a forklift and see all the big equipment. He was in awe. Of course none of us had a camera, but his face was a sight to see-pure joy. Wednesday night was our last class of ECFE for the year. Several of the families will not be back because their children have aged out. Pretty sure we will go back next year. It is a very nice group and I like Libby to be surrounded by kids from so many backgrounds, as she is not often during her regular week, except for other little girls from China. I love having kids from Russia, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Haiti in her circle of friends.
Our last topic was quite a big one. We talked about raising boys and girls-positives and negatives. We then got into a lively discussion about stereotyping. I think most agreed that when you hear someone say "he is such a boy" that even if it is said with exasperation, there is pride there. If someone says "she is such a girl", it is said with more indulgence and about her being cute and girlie. And yet, just why is nurturing as a trait regarded as a negative? Some of the strongest and most positive women in my life have been incredible nurturers. It made me realize that I hate the idea of Libby being put into a compartment at such a young age. It seems we as parents cannot help doing it to our kids ourselves. So many examples I could give, but I think most of us get it, even though we unconsciously do it. I thought about the other stereotypes Libby will have to face. Being Asian will mean of course she will have to be smart. She will have to play the piano or violin, too... Yes, there is sarcasm there. It really made me think about how we have to give her the tools to be who she is-whatever and whoever that may be.
Annie was over this morning. It was probably good not to have Tenzing here, as he and Libby usually run off and play together. Annie and Libby played beautifully. They shared, took turns, had animated discussions about their boo boos, and really were able to interact in ways they have not before. All in all, a delightful morning.
Time for me to grab my latest Cooking Light magazine and nap, I mean read, for a bit.
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