Day 12

- how you found out about blogger and why you have one:

Hmmm, I don't remember how I found out about blogger. I do know I have friends who wrote using blogger way before I got into it.

I used to be a fair writer but stopped. Life got in the way and my writing went by the wayside. I missed writing as an outlet and blogging seemed to be a fun way to get back into it.

Day 11

- another picture of you and your friends:

I need to spend more time with my friends...and bring a camera!

Day 10

- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad:

Long ago, pre-marriage, pre-motherhood, I had music I listened to suit my mood. Now it's mainly music geared towards children and the radio on in the car.

Day 9

Something I'm proud of in the last few days....

Not yelling at the kids. Sometimes watching so many little ones can be a bit stressful. When I first started daycare I would give in and yell at them to 'knock it off' and such. Nothing too awful but I really hated myself for raising my voice. I think it's wrong and shouldn't be done and yet I would do it. Not yelling is a goal I have been working on for a while now and with time and practice, have been improving. I have also been reading a lot about 'good practices' for discipline and taking classes about child development particularly concerning the ages 18mos to 5 years. I know this increase of knowledge has helped a great deal. For nearly a month I have refrained from yelling at the daycare children. It's been pretty great. Sure they still get a bit crazy but I am handling it better...and if needed, I take a time out in another room for myself, take a few deep breaths and then go back to talk to them about their behavior. I've also noticed an increase of my tolerance and patience with them. The kids and I are liking the new me.

Day 8

Short Term Goals for this month and why:

Survive. Why, because life throws a lot of curve balls and I just gotta catch 'em and survive.

Day 7

Someone that has had a great impact on my life:

Joseph Smith Jr.

Day 6

My favorite superhero:

The first time I saw him- I was a young child and instantly fell in love....I still am. I miss him.