Something I am apart of
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers

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This is something that we have recently been discussing in our PITC meetings. This was put into the paper that Sierra Nevada Children Services puts out. I thought Jackie made a good point.

It might be a little hard to read, here is what is says:

 Children of the Military

By:Jackie Herring, Child Development Manager

On

Jan 17th, six childcare provicers began Plan 3 of the Program for Infant /Toddler Care (PITC) The program for Infant/Toddler Care is a collaboration between WestEd and the California Department of Education. The PITC approuch shows caregivers ways of helping infants learn through six giuding principles. These six program pricibles, which are the basis of the training, are; continuity; individualized care; cultural responsiveness; and, inclusion of children with special needs. These policies create a climate for care that reinforces a responsive, relationship based approach. They allow relationships, to develop and deepen over time between caregivers and the children as well as between caregivers and the children's families.

Our class that night was an introductory class to Plan 3 of the PITC training series. Although we did discuss the basis of the upcomming training i.e. care responsibilities, scheduling, meeting times, etc., the primary topic for this class session centered on children of diployed military personnel. Issues regarding caregivers who work with these children were discussed as were the feelings we personally hold regarding military and war. Our own baises, our values and feelings, come into play when we work and interact with children. During this training, we discussed our own beliefs surrounding war, guns, and common preactice of redirecting children when they begin "fighting" or useing materials as weapons. As a child of the military in my early years, with an educational background in child development, I have often struggled with these issues. I shared my feelings that I had growing up as a little girl with a father in the Air Force. "How is it that guns are bad and fighting is bad and yet my dad has a gun and he fights for our country?" The photo above is of myself when I was about 3 years old, standing in my father's combat boots dressed in nothing more than my diaper. I remember wondering where those boots had been and when would I see my father walk away with them again, his return unknown.

Annie Toor, our facilitator, introduced us to an absorbing video of military families and child care providers who have cared for children of military personnel. We heard first hand the concerns both parents and child care providers have for these children. We also learned ways of assisting these children in dealing with their world. It is important to be cognizant of various cultures, not just those based on race or ethnicity. The military has a very different culture of which many of us are unaware. And cargivers, many of whom have no military background or connection, must be aware of the specific challenges in working with children of military persons.

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I want to know more about my friends...
Category: Friends

You're on my friends list. I'd like to know 25 things about you. Just hit reply to sender. Thanks!

You'll be surprised how much you didn't know about your friends after this!


1. Do you have a tattoo?

2. How old are you?

3. Are you single or taken?

4. Eat with your hands or utensils?

5. Do you dream at night?

6. Ever seen a corpse?

7. Question removed due to it's lameness.



HERE COMES THE EQUALLY INTERESTING PART...

9. Whats your philosophy on life and death?

10. If you could do anything with me, and have no one know, what would it be?

11. Do you trust the police?

12. Do you like Country music?

13. What is your fondest memory of me?

14. If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?

15. Would you cheat ?

16. What do you wear to sleep?

17. Have you ever peed in a pool?

18. Would you hide evidence for me if I asked you to?

19. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together?

20. Which do you prefer - hat or no hat?

21. Do you think I'm attractive?

22. What's your favorite color?

23. If you could bring back anyone that has passed, who would it be?

24. Tell me one interesting/odd fact about you?

25. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?

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Time to air my dirty laundry...or not
Current mood: bored
Category: Life

k so I have never written a blog about my feelings or whats going on in my life except for the occasional hey I got a tattoo or new peircing.....so here it goes....I read everyone else's blog and its usually full of omg hes cheating or omg this dramma or that dramma is happening, wtf? I guess I'm just not the kind of person who likes to air my dirty laundry on the web for everyone to find....my life is pretty much great, I have a wonderful husband, just had a new baby, looking forward to moving in April, maybe start up my daycare again..we will see what happens. My husband is working a lot which in a lot of ways sucks because I feel like a single parent and I never get any time to myself. But I can't complain because I know he would rather be home with his wife and kids than working his ass off all the time. So I am home most of the time besides picking up or dropping off kids at school. I help a lot in my son's class. I got voted to be on the parent board at his school, I pretty much help with everything at his school. Things with Rebecca's mom has improved, who would have thought we would be friends, for those who have known me for a while, you know what went on. I'm glad that dramma is out of my life, now we can move on. I'm really glad that were not fighting anymore because our desicions regarding Rebecca aren't clouded with I hate him/her.....I also think Rebecca enjoys it more also, she doesn't have to deal with going to court, which she says she doesn't remember any of it, so I am glad about that. So there is no real dramma in my life, which I love. The only dramma which comes and goes is my mother, but I will leave it at that for now....I have officially somewhat aired my laundry lol.....hope everyone has a wonderful "07" and to all my friends old and new, I love you all, thank you for being there... 

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Monster Truck Show
Current mood: happy

So..this past friday night me, Chris, my son and step daughter, my friend Sandie and her little girl, Jason and Corbitt all went to the moster truck show at the arco arena in sac...it was soooo much fun...here are some pics that I took with my phone cuz I forgot to grab a camera...

This is a pic of the first monster truck that came out...and it flipped...

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Here is another pic of two of em jumping....

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For the end the grave digger decided to go up the hill the wrong way and got stuck on top...

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MeMeMeMe
Current mood: thoughtful

My kids new school pics
Current mood: good

(Click on the links to see the pics...)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/daizy14209/andrew05005.jpg      My little man, and yes he decided he was going to fall at preschool the day before picture day and get that nice little bump on his forhead....

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These are funny!
Current mood: busy

Friends don't let friends
take home ugly men
Women's restroom
Starboard, Dewey Beach, DE
 

Beauty is only a light switch away.
Perkins Library, Duke University, Durham, N C
 

If life is a waste of time,
and time is a waste of life,
then let's all get wasted together
and have the time of our lives.
Armand's Pizza, Washington, D C
 
Remember, it's not,
"How high are you?"
it's "Hi, how are you?"
Rest stop off Route 81, West Virginia
 

No matter how good she looks,
some other guy is sick and tired
of putting up with her shit.
Men's Room
Linda's Bar and Grill, Chapel Hill, N C
 
It's hard to make a comeback
when you haven't been anywhere.
Written in the dust on the back of a bus,
Wickenburg, AZ
 
Make love, not war.
-Hell, do both
GET MARRIED!
Women's restroom
The Filling Station, Bozeman, M T
 
If voting could really change things,
it would be illegal.
Revolution Books
New York, New York.
 If pro is opposite of con, then what is the opposite of progress?  Congress!
Men's restroom House of Representatives,Washington, DC
 
Express Lane:
Five beers or less
Sign over one of the urinals
Ed Debevic's, Phoenix, AZ
 
You're too good for him.
Sign over mirror in Women's restroom
Ed Debevic's, Beverly Hills, C A.
 
No wonder you always go home alone.
Sign over mirror in Men's restroom,
Ed Debevic's, Beverly Hills, C A
 

 A Woman's Rule of Thumb:
If it has tires or testicles,
you're going to have trouble with it.
Women's restroom
Dick's Last Resort, Dallas, T X

 Men
Please read rules before proceeding

1. Please don't talk to my breasts, you won't be meeting them
2. If you want to control someone sleep with your remote.
3. I always chose chocolate over men-always.
4. 51ove goddess 49 itch
5. My sexual prefrence is no
6. my body is a temple, now get on your knees and pray.
7. Its not the size that counts, its.... no, wait, size does count
8. Remeber, you horney piece of dirt, girls are made of sugar, spice and everything nice
9. Man are like hardwood floors, lay them right the first time and you can walk all over them forever
10. Save your breath for your inflatable date
My key chain

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My new tattoo
Current mood: tired

This is my new tattoo. It means more to me than just what it looks like. A butterfly because I have always loved them and Andrew because its my son's name. My son was named after my cousin who died of sids at the younge age of 2 1/2. Let me know what you think...

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......

Your dating personality profile: Sensual - You are not particularly shy when it comes to your sexuality. You know what you like and do not feel inhibited. Romantic - You know exactly how to melt your date's heart. Romance comes naturally to you and is an important component of any relationship you have. Athletic - Physical fitness is one of your priorities. You find the time to work athletic pursuits into your schedule. You enjoy being active.

Your date match profile: Romantic - You need someone with a traditional understanding of romance. A true romantic is a must-have in any potential date. Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living. Intellectual - You seek out intelligence. Idle chit-chat is not what you are after. You prefer your date who can stimulate your mind.

Your Top Ten Traits 1. Sensual 2. Romantic 3. Athletic 4. Liberal 5. Big-Hearted 6. Adventurous 7. Outgoing 8. Practical 9. Wealthy/Ambitious 10. Intellectual

Your Top Ten Match Traits 1. Romantic 2. Practical 3. Intellectual 4. Adventurous 5. Wealthy/Ambitious 6. Big-Hearted 7. Sensual 8. Athletic 9. Traditional 10. Outgoing

Take the Online Dating Personality Quiz at Dating Diversions

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Priceless!
Current mood: happy

Hooded winter jacket with large inside pocket to conceal identity & carry gun:


$65.00

9mm Handgun purchased from Ray-Jay up the block:
$150.00

Failure to master proper weapon retention during your planned armed robbery:

PRICELESS!!!!!

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