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My perspective…on the kid’s perspective

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When we went ice skating this weekend Laney was having a tough time at first.  She wants so much to keep up with her sister in every way…but sometimes it just doesn’t happen.  Skating was one of those times.  Ava has been rollerblading quite well for some time now and that was totally what she needed to make the transition to skating.  She was zooming!  I don’t blame Laney for wanting to be out there with Ava…I’d LOVE to be able to skate. ;D  For awhile Laney watched from the sidelines…crying and pouting.  When she gets like that we do all we can to encourage her but it really takes HER to change her attitude and mind.  She usually does…the older she gets the quicker she comes out of it.  I have NO idea where she gets her negative attitude…whistle…looking around. ;D

I was editing the photos today.  Laney was home sick from school and saw that I had taken photos of her when she was in that mood…pouting, crying and staring at the ice.  She didn’t know that I had taken photos of her in that state.  She didn’t like it.  She was mad at me and said so.  I was trying to explain to her that I was trying to capture all her emotions and showed her the photos of her later out on the ice…and her happy smiling face.  But she was embarrassed and said I wasn’t nice.   Maybe I wouldn’t want someone to scrap my emotions like this…I don’t know.  I guess I just want to let the kids know as much about them and the events in their lives as possible.  So here’s the layout…

Laney{skate}perspective

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2 responses to “My perspective…on the kid’s perspective”

  1. Tricia Avatar
    Tricia

    I want Laney to know that she looks beautiful even when she’s pouting. I don’t think it looks like a bad memory at all. Very pretty sweater, gorgeous layout, etc. The main thing is that she did give it a good try and she will get better at it each time. 🙂

  2. WendyN Avatar
    WendyN

    I think its because we catch them when they are vulnerable and they hate that. Michael hates the layout I made of him called “Cry baby” and absolutely hates it when I take photos of him crying…But you did a great job of explaining to Laney…it’s their emotions at the time and we want to remember those moments too, not just the happy ones…Life isn’t always about being happy and we (as parents) know this…I love the layout and think you did a great job of capturing the moment and journaling about Laney’s attempt at ice skating and her success with Daddy’s help. Good Job Mom!! Your not negative your like me and a realist and take life a bit too seriously at times…lol…we need to lighten up and go with the flow…easier said than done, sigh!
    Hugs to you and positive thoughts flowing your way :o)