I think we’ve got a drummer on our hands.
There go my ears…
….and my sanity.
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As parents we have the ultimate power in our hands, that of shaping another human being’s entire being. It’s a great power, but also a scary one. I often wonder about how to help my Baby Girl become the most full woman she can possibly be, without the hangups that I seem to carry with me. This article was good to read about the 5 Powerful things you can say to your child. Here’s the Coles Notes:
1. “I like you” – ‘I love you’ is unconditional, ‘I like you’ means I like who your are.
2. “Tell Me More” – Don’t settle for a ‘fine’ ask for more. Show interest and that you’re listening.
3. “You’re a Fast Learner” – “Smart” equates intelligence, “fast learner” implies the willingness to work hard. It’s about the effort when faced with a challenge, not the result.
4. “We All Make Mistakes” – Our children fear not living up to our expectations, share your own mistakes and help them relax about theirs.
5. “Let’s Read” – A good alternative to “let’s play catch” et al. that emphasizes learning and intelligence.
Things to think about as we all go through our days.
What this makes me really think about is how good a job I do leading by example. Do I show interest, do I work hard, and do I emphasize learning in myself? We are our children’s primary role models after all. so what am I showing her?
Cardi – Esprit
Top – Costa Blanca
Boots – Threadsence
Tights – F21
May I introduce you to the greatest thing in taking self photos, the remote control. I got mine in the mail a few days back and it makes taking self-portraits with your camera and tripod so much easier! You do a few test shots to find the lighting and position you like then, snap, snap, snap away. Love it!
I’m not very eloquent lately in my posts, that probably has to do with the fact that it’s very busy around here with auditions, shoots, rehearsals and table reads. That, and planning a bridal shower. Eloquence will return on or after May6th….I hope.
p.s. I revamped my acting site. Take a look!
True Story:
Baby’s going to be a genius.
I know every parent says and thinks that, but I’m right.
She walked into the room with a book.
Sat down on the couch, opened it, and remained there reading intently for the next several minutes.
The book was Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”
See I told you.
Top – Smart Set
T-Shirt – honestly don’t know, sorry
Corduroys – Le Chateau
Boots – Threadsence
Earrings – c/o This Enchanted Pixie
Finally, after much scheduling issues and dealing with budget/tax issues *mostly those* I’m going to join a new Kung Fu school today in Toronto. It’s been so long since I’ve studied at a studio, and I’m going to have to unlearn quite a few things, but I’m really looking forward to training and studying again. I’m no Jet-Li but I do love the art and really, since I have no delusions that I’ll ever be Jet-Li, that’s all that matters.
I used to stress that I couldn’t throw myself 100% into everything because that’s what it took to be the best, but I’ve realized that I don’t need to be the best at everything. There’s a lot of things I love, and as long as I’m doing what I love that’s what matters right? On that note, have a great day doing what you love!
Quote of Today:
“I’m surprised he couldn’t mind control the board, being a Jedi and all.”
Made a yummy treat: homemade warn juice!
Peeled and cored 4 apples, 3 pears, and one half of a lemon. Juiced them, heated it up on the stove over low heat and topped it off with a huge dollop of cinnamon.
Nothing better on a cold, rainy afternoon!
Top – Free Loader from Body Blue in Toronto
Skirt – Very.com
Belt – AE
No Shoes!
We’ve had a few sleepless nights at Chez Haughton. The little one is sick. She’s so stuffed up that she has to breathe through her mouth and therefore can’t self-soothe by sucking her thumb. This means that she needs to sleep with me in order to be comforted back to sleep. So, Andrew’s on the futon in her room, while me, her, and the dog try to get some rest in our room.
Only the dog is any rest.
But smelling her and cuddling in close all night is a rare treasure that almost makes up for the stolen sleep.
In related news, Chez Haughton is now serving coffee with every breakfast.
Quote of Today:
*From a cool guy I auditioned with of Pakistani roots*
“It’s a little terrorist-y.”
Who knew she’d ever have enough hair for this?
Top – Zara
Vest – AE
Jeans – Gap
Jeans – Gap
Shoes – Payless
Necklace & Sunnies – XXI
Everything I seem to want to say today feel inadequate. Somehow my mind can’t settle on one thought, or even a trio of thoughts that I could coherently share with you. Words don’t seem to want to make sense and arrange themselves in any way that could convey the feelings, thoughts, and emotions tumbling around my brain.
Excitement, whirlwind, hope, fear, exhaustion, joy. All these seem to be swimming inside right now. It’s a good feeling, don’t get me wrong. It’s a feeling of being wrapped up in so many projects. Running around from audition, to callback, to event, to event. But it’s a feeling that has left me in a perplexed state of mind. So I’m going to have some herbal tea, and settle in for an episode of something. Baby’s sleeping and I’ve got a brief respite.
Happy weekend!
Quote of Today:
“Crap my coffee is on the window ledge…bye, bye!”
Cardi – H&M
Top – hand me down
Skirt – refashioned from old dress
Shoes – stolen from Andrew
Tonight’s companion is Senor Pinot Grigio and two episodes of Community. We’re old friends, Community, not Senor Grigio to be clear. Senor Grigio and I are acquaintances. Not often together, but we like a light hearted chat from time to time. Tonight we’re discussing thoughts long forgotten and how to banish them at unwanted times…that, and how I can get the perfect Britta curl. I can’t ever get it quite right. Gillian Jacobs, what is your secret?
p.s. Andrew’s in Texas and I really want him to get me some cowboy boots – size 6.5/7 if you’re wondering. It’s a bit of a fantasy.
Tank – ?
Shirt & Bracelet – XX1
Jeans – Gap
Boots – Threadsence
Belt – AE
Sitting here awake at 5am, my mistakes come to haunt me. The whole house is still, except for a dog that moves it’s ear and opens one eye to watch me tip toe out of the bedroom and down the hall. I can’t sleep. My mind is racing with opportunities unfulfilled, roads taken in error, and tasks yet to be done. I tread my way down to the kitchen where the kettle sits idly waiting for my appearance, and meet an old friend, Mr. Earl Grey. We sit together a while, but even he can’t shake the shadows in my mind.
That’s why as a rule, I don’t like to be awake at 5am.
Quote of The Day:
“Say, ‘I’m beautiful.'”
