There are so many hot & controversial topics in the world. Religion, politics, abortion, euthanasia, birth control, obesity, government sponsored programs & smoking, to name a few. Every human being in the world sees things through different eyes. No two people are exactly the same. Yes, two people may be pro choice yet still have different views as to why they are. Every person is different based on their upbringing, education, faith, surroundings, social standing, etc. Most important, God has given humans freewill.
A friend brought up a hot button topic & immediately someone lashed out. Obviously, more often than not, someone will take offense on these topics. What causes others to lash out? Is it because we are on the opposing side & have a need for everyone to feel the same way? Maybe they feel the speaker is directing the statement toward them. Why is it so hard for everyone to just accept one another for who they are? Wars are started over such topics. What would the world be like if everyone loved everyone for who they are? Flaws, opinions, quirks & all.
I'm sure you've heard the rule it's better to never discuss them. So what's right? Should we discuss them? I feel we should. I never want to pretend to be so highly educated that I have no room for growth. I personally like these topics because I can benefit to hear everyone's side. It opens up my eyes to a broader spectrum of possibilities or new ways of thinking. So while I may not agree with you 100%, I thank you for taking the time out to tell me why you feel the way you do.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Children's Books
I love books. I want my girls to have a love of books.
The great thing is, RD already does. Of course, we read to her from the time she was a month old. I can still see her flapping her chubby arms from pure delight. She'd get so worked up we thought she might take off flying.
Gala seemed to have no use for books, other than for eating. We didn't make the time to read to her nightly. We're.....gasp......Bad Parents. She's getting there though. It's great to see her face light up now too.
We won't be making the same mistake with HC. We make sure to include her during storytime.
Some of our favorite books are:
The Ice-Cream Cone Coot & Other Rare Birds by Arnold Lobel. This one was my oldest sister's book from her childhood. She is 43. CRAZY!! We keep it put up. I want it to survive my girls! LOL
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. This is a classic.
Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth. Great for teaching counting.
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr. Teaches kids all about different emotions.
Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers. This one is very dear to my heart. This was RD's starter book.
How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj. Another one very dear to me.
So I could go on....but I'd like to tell you about a few others. I subscribe to Parents Magazine & found a small snippet on books for early readers. The suggestions were:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Six by Suess by Dr. Suess
Mortimer by Robert N. Munsch
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury
Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Reading is not only a easy way to spend time with our kids but can boost their learning. How great is that?! Check out some of these titles from your local library! We did!
Please share your favorites?!?! Inquiring minds want to know!
The great thing is, RD already does. Of course, we read to her from the time she was a month old. I can still see her flapping her chubby arms from pure delight. She'd get so worked up we thought she might take off flying.
Gala seemed to have no use for books, other than for eating. We didn't make the time to read to her nightly. We're.....gasp......Bad Parents. She's getting there though. It's great to see her face light up now too.
We won't be making the same mistake with HC. We make sure to include her during storytime.
Some of our favorite books are:
The Ice-Cream Cone Coot & Other Rare Birds by Arnold Lobel. This one was my oldest sister's book from her childhood. She is 43. CRAZY!! We keep it put up. I want it to survive my girls! LOL
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. This is a classic.
Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth. Great for teaching counting.
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr. Teaches kids all about different emotions.
Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers. This one is very dear to my heart. This was RD's starter book.
How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj. Another one very dear to me.
So I could go on....but I'd like to tell you about a few others. I subscribe to Parents Magazine & found a small snippet on books for early readers. The suggestions were:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Six by Suess by Dr. Suess
Mortimer by Robert N. Munsch
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury
Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Reading is not only a easy way to spend time with our kids but can boost their learning. How great is that?! Check out some of these titles from your local library! We did!
Please share your favorites?!?! Inquiring minds want to know!
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