General Discussion & Chat: Best/worse thing &what did you learn today? Pt.16-friends..., 1 by gillibean

gillibean wrote:
Betty- You always post the most inspirational things. I'm so glad that the 'real you' is just as nice as the 'internet you'. We really enjoyed our visit though it was too short.

Hope - One of my favourite quotes is "Against the irrationality of violence it is necessary to propose the irrationality of forgiveness" - Leonel Narvaez. DH and I joke about the fact that I can't hold grudges because I'm too lazy and it takes too much energy. It's also critical to forgive ourselves and give ouselves 'permission' to make mistakes.

Tropic - Hearing about your family helps to remind me of one of the advantages of living in such a remote area. We are somewhat removed from some of the family dramas.

Well, we had a birthday party for DS on Saturday. Four of his friends came and we had a fun time. DS was a little anxious for the party to start though so he set the clock ahead by about 10 - 15 minutes. We didn't realize until part way through the party (after we had rushed through some of the games so we could fit everything in). When we realized what he had done we then encouraged the kids to take as much time as they wanted to eat their cake etc. It turned out well though.

Now DD is talking about doing a scary party for Hallowe'en. She'll use any excuse for a party. Two years ago we did a scary party and made a haunted house in a room in the basement. Last year we were too busy preparing for the baby but I think we may do it again this year.

Ella is officially a walker. She had taken a couple of steps a few weeks ago but was very unsteady. She's really figured things out now though. She also likes to climb - as you'll notice in the picture I'm posting.

Best - Finding out yesterday that DH doesn't need a mentor for a course he's taking.
Worst - I can't think of anything.
What I learned - Ella needs to be watched like a hawk.