The Holidays begin

Went to my sister's for Thanksgiving yesterday. The meal was good. She had to take out her love seat so she could put the table in the living room to fit us all in there lol.  I noticed she is keeping the house cleaner. That isn't a judgmental statement at all. See my sister for many years kept her home filthy and cluttered, I know having 5 children is work especially when one is autistic but the kids weren't the issue. I really wonder if my sister has ADD, when they say people that have ADD have a hard time finish projects, being organized, etc that is my sis. Not only that I think she went through a rough period in life where she wasn't happy with herself. Over the last 2 years she's repainted the house and redid the bathroom, been keeping it cleaner. One thing is you have to constantly get rid of things you don't use and in a way my sister is a mild hoarder. If she got rid of the garbage she doesn't use, her home wouldn't be so cluttered and she would also feel better. She's been taking good steps and I'm happy for her.

Her stepdaughters were there too, after they left I noticed they didn't clean up their dishes or anything. That was a bit sad for me so I started to clear the dirty dishes off the table, scrapped and rinsed them.  I noticed my son immediately did that after he was finished eating, it made my heart proud, because when he goes to someone else's home I want him to have good manners and clean up after himself or at least offer to help clean up. Plus why should my sister have to cook the meal and clean everything up?

Although when I got up this morning I noticed my son has 2 sets of dirty socks on the livingroom floor.
He's a lot like I am, he gets home and off come the shoes and socks :).

I've been feeling the need to get connected with church, community, something. I googled soup kitchens around here and I found a church that needs help when they volunteer at the soup kitchen here. Perfect that would be a good thing to do and hopefully the kids can come with to help out and see what helping each other out is. I'm one that believes in helping out but also working for what you have.
I have seen waaaaaaaaaaay too many people think because they want something they should have it handed to them. What happened for working toward the things you want? Being thankful for your family, friends, home, car, job, etc? I'm not one for the entitlement mentality.

I looked over the churches beliefs and such. There is one thing they feel the law in Az is wrong. That I fully disagree on. I lived there I know what the state is life and what it's become because of immigration issues. It has done nothing but get worse and now you see the killing. A country has rules and you have to follow them, if not then why bother. Sure come here illegally, don't pay taxes, get free healthcare, etc but we have so many that are citizens that are hurting. My grandparents came here from Italy, they worked hard and provided well for their family when they had children. They had to learn English and they paid taxes, paid for their healthcare, saved for their retirement.

I'm one of those in the lower middle class, if I didn't have a husband I would be in trouble. I do think when you looks at wages, prices of food, housing, gas, utilities, etc. It's not as easy to turn 18 and get out on your own anymore. I think we need to get back to easier times. My grandma told me 20 years ago, honey I don't know how you young kids do it, the way the prices are and the wages it's no wonder we are having more and more problems.

Seems to me that should be looked at too, is going to college the answer? I don't think so, that is just another money maker/ debt causer. How much money does it take to get the education? Most of our jobs have left the US so then you have all this debt. Yet customer service has gone way down, there doesn't seem to be pride in one's job.

I don't make a lot of money in my job but I'm giving back to the community, to humanity, how? because I take care of children. Oh wow I do contribute :)

I was a stay at home mom on and off with my 3 children. It was important to me that when they were with me, and now that they are in school I want to be home with they are done at school. It broke my heart when I had to put my son at 7 months old in daycare, I hated it. It was so hard to get off work, get him and his sister, hurry home because my oldest was home and had dinner started for me, finish dinner, help with homework, get them bathed, then bedtime. Not very much time with them. So I went part time and when they get out of school mom is there, with a yummy snack, asking how their day was, way more time with them. So then I did daycare out of my home for 5 years. I wanted to give parents piece of mind that when they went to work, their child was safe, loved, and having fun.

Now that I'm in a center, we still provide that. I love each and every child that has been in my class or is in my class. I become close with the parents to help them make life easier. I have one little boy that can be a stinker to his mom, he'll kinda cop an attitude and won't speak to her when she leaves. I tell him that makes mom sad when he's rude and doesn't say bye to mom. She's a very good mommy who does a lot for him like cook, clean, get him toys, a nice home, but most of all she gives hugs, kisses, and loves him so much.

I know saying bye is hard for kids to do at first but because we create such a fun loving atmosphere most now give hugs and kisses and we've also taught them to tell mom and dad to have a good day. What a great thing to hear your child say and you keep it as you drive to work.

So I love my job, I take great pride in it. I have had some schooling but most of my knowledge came from loving children, mothers instinct, and being around other people that have a lot of creativity. We help each other out with fun things to do with the kids a text book only does so much, hands on is a great learning tool.


Healthcare? I'm one that will find a naturopath dr. first, I do think a MD should get that same training as an NMD. I've had the best experience with them, you have to treat the whole person. Don't get me started on that part of healthcare. I don't understand why can't the people who are working be able to get state insurance? Have it go off their income as to what to pay. Everything just seems to be costing more and more yet the services are going down with quality. Seriously we need to get back to simpler time.

I love the what the Native Americans say about  the Way of the Circle

When you first arise in the morning give thanks to the Great Spirit, to the four directions, to Mother Earth, Father Sky, and to all of our relations, for the life within you and for all life around you

Remember all things are connected, all things have purpose, everything has it's place. Honor others by treating them with kindness, and consideration. Always assume that a guest is tired, cold, hungry making sure to provide him or her with the best of what you have to offer.

If you have more than you need for yourself and your family, consider performing a give away by distributing your possessions to others who are in need.

You are bound by your word, which can not be broken except by permission of the other party

Seek harmony and balance in all things, It is always important to remember where you are in relation to everything else, and to contribute to the circle in whatever way you can by being a helper and protector of life

Sharing is the best part of receiving, practice silence and patience in all things as a reflection of self control, endurance, dignity, and reverence, and inner calm

Practice modesty in all things, avoid boasting and loud behavior that attracts attention to yourself

Know the things that contribute to your well being and those things that lead to your destruction

Always ask permission and give something for everything that is received, including giving thanks for and honoring all living things.

Be aware of what is around you, what is inside of you and always show respect. Treat every person from the tiniest child to the oldest Elder with respect. Do not stare at others, always give a sign of greeting when passing a friend or stranger. Never criticize or talk about someone in a harmful negative way. Never touch something that belongs to someone else without permission.

Respect the privacy of every person, making sure to never intrude upon someone's quite moments or personal space. Never interfere in the affairs of another by asking questions or offering advice. Never interrupt others. In another person's home follow his or her customs rather than your own. Treat with respect all things held sacred to others whether you understand them or not

Treat Earth as your mother; give to her, protect her, honor her, show deep respect for those in the animal world, plant world, mineral world

Listen to guidance offered by all your surroundings, expect this guidance to come in the form of prayer, dreams, great solitude, and in the words and deeds of wise Elders and friends.

Listen to your heart

Learn from your experiences and always be open to new ones

Always remember to smile it's something sacred and to be shared

Live each say as it comes

This is how I am trying to live my life :)
Ok I've been on here long enough, time to go do tutoring with my son (he's not going to be happy)
Be blessed!!!
xoxoxox