Post by Teevee Aguirre.
They will never have to write that poem
They will never write that poem. And they will never write those words They will never write about the father who wasn’t there. The father who didn’t care. who didn’t run his fingers through their hair. They will never have to write those words of pain of the father that didn’t show them how to claim their place in this world. NO! Not these girls. They will never write...
Sad
I miss them
In the moment (lessons from my daughters)
Perhaps I need to be more in the moment. Committed. While watching Fe eat a peach today I became mesmerized by her passion for the peach. Although this may seem like an exaggeration, I promise it isn’t. She had begged me to let her eat it in the car on the way here but told her she needed to wash them first. As soon as we arrived home, she washed one of the peaches and began her moment. I...
Morning run and chess
If it’s important to you, it will be important to them.
This morning we went for a short run and will be extending the distance daily.
As soon as we got home Fe challenged me to a game of chess. This makes me happy and giddy.
And then she went on to crush me. Bad.
The haters are in the room (and so are your biggest fans)
One of the biggest lessons I am working to impart on the girls during the summer (because they are getting older and they are beginning to be confronted with it) is to always be aware that “haters”/critics and fans will always be in the room.
The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video
Prodigy hyper-polyglot Tim Doner has been teaching himself languages since he was 13.
Learning to Learn = Super Hero!
“LEARN TO LEARN” is the last thought I finish my speeches when I’ve done my Career Day presentations.
This is the reason I do so many things with my daughters (most of which are free). I want them to feel like they can learn anything. It’s usually all skill based and just requires time and commitment.
Why am I always doing so many things?
How and why do I do so many things?
Click play and hear me talk a bit about why I do why I do. Why is this so important to me.
Why?
Anastacia and her class crush Footloose
Daddy…
You know… I’m almost 11. Yes. I know. :-/ Well. I still love you. I don’t hate you. That’s great. Love hearing you don’t hate me. And I’m almost a teenager right? Just about. :-/ Your friends are all wrong. I will always love you even when I’m a teenager. They don’t know what they’re talking about You’re absolutely right baby. They have...
