Originally posted on Flying Beyond The Rainbow:
Misbehaviour is all too often misconstrued. Stressed out, over reactive parents can often escalate negative behaviour in their child. I was that very parent, and soon discovered that I had to make big changes in order to parent my three children effectively. When I was out of my…
Making the Connection
Originally posted on Flying Beyond The Rainbow:
As I look at your photograph, the only one I have of you, your beaming smile, snack in hand, I feel myself beginning to make a connection. You are so pretty, so little. It is beyond all comprehension as to how terrifying your life has been for you. …
Misbehaviour
Misbehaviour is all too often misconstrued. Stressed out, over reactive parents can often escalate negative behaviour in their child. I was that very parent, and soon discovered that I had to make big changes in order to parent my three children effectively. When I was out of my depth completely with Isla, I desperately wanted…
Making the Connection
As I look at your photograph, the only one I have of you, your beaming smile, snack in hand, I feel myself beginning to make a connection. You are so pretty, so little. It is beyond all comprehension as to how terrifying your life has been for you. I have missed you, oh so much….
Published by flyingbeyondtherainbow Being Mum to three adoptive children, has transformed and shaped my life in more ways than I could ever have anticipated. The boundless love that has grown throughout the years, for my children has enlightened me as a parent, and guided me to parent in a less conventional manner. Trying to find ways…
Trying to understand…
When our little Isla arrived, our number three, I was stunned at how unnatural her response to really very minor things could be, driving her into complete and utter rage. Her reactions were not that of a typical child of her age. I was already a mum to 2 other adopted children, and in spite…
And then… we met
At last the big day had arrived. A day I had waited more than 3 years for. I hadn’t slept the night before, too many thoughts were racing through my mind. Today I would be going into adoption labour… today I would be with my daughter. Yes, for those that haven’t experienced it, it is…
Before us…
The sun was beaming through the bedroom window as I nervously prepared myself on that morning. I had a new blouse to wear, bought especially for the occasion. I somehow felt I needed to impress her, and knew that her first impression of me would be a lasting one. It is truly surreal and…
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