They may look like us...

Our daughter - a reflection of her father. He cannot deny her as his.

She's becoming her own person.

1. She's read this book called Crossing the Wire as her independent project. She found it in the school library. I've done some research now that she is done (a little late). Middle and high schools have this book on their lists to read. Ok, be impressed at her reading ability - I am, but I don't think she understands the content. It is about a 15 year old boy (she hasn't lived that long) and his journey to the US from Mexico - illegally. I rationalized that she cannot understand the plight he endures, the stories of those he meets nor the wrongness of his actions for whatever his intent might be. I am just about finished reading it myself and there will be a discussion when I do. I may learn something about my daughter!

2. She is not like other kids. She didn't get all excited about Easter this year. Most kids are excited about the easter bunny - eggs - egg hunts - baskets - all the sensationalized and commercialized aspects of Easter. After all, she is a kid and kids are sucked into that more than adults. Except this year she said on several different occasions "Easter is not about the bunny, it is about how Jesus rose from the dead to give is eternal life." When I talked with her, she knew exactly what occurred on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. She didn't just spout off information - she created her own viewpoint - one with wisdom beyond her years. I need to keep talking with her. She inspires me!

Our son - a little like me. He is just as retentive and has my bright blue eyes.

1. I am anxious. I may need to someday come to terms that our son may grow up to be (sigh) a vegetarian. My husband and I are omnivores. We eat our veggies with our meat. It's a side dish. I don't know how to plan vegetarian meals and quite frankly - I don't want to learn. I am happy making pork tenderloin or chicken breasts or beef tacos. I don't like replacing beans that have a "meaty" flavor for the real thing. Right now, I just keep offering meats, and if he eats it, great; If not, it's more for the rest of us. I just hope that the eggs in the morning and the peanut butter sandwiches provide enough protein for him.