Monday – School at Kings Beach (9-3:15); pick-up (usually by Lily’s Mom Vali) and off to Ballet; home.
Tuesday – School; home.
Wednesday – School; home.
Thursday – School (until 12:30); Mighty Mights (until 4); home.
Friday – School; Strider Gliders; home.
Saturday – open.
Sunday – Mountain Camp (Squaw), 8:45 – 3:15; home.
Posted in Annika Comments Off on A week in the life of a 6-7 year old
As the name lifeofannika implies, Annika was to be, for different reasons, the (an) only child.This was my decision, my intent, my desire; once she was born I never entertained another narrative. But then it suddenly came to me in December 2006 during a trip to Europe with Annika’s good friend Dylan: what about Annika’s desire? There wasn’t any hesitation on my part; I realized Annika would thrive with a sibling. This life changing decision – for Annika – was the obvious revelation which had escaped me thus far. For the first time I thought about the reality of being an only child from Annika’s perspective. Duh.
Less than 12 months later, a sister – no, that would be too easy! – 2 sisters arrived. Annika was almost 5 years old, and like an adult she immediately adopted them as her responsibility. In the 2 years since she has acted consistently with a level of unselfishness, compassion, and nurturing that has continued to surprise me.
This certainly won’t last – you can’t expect continued angelic behavior from a young girl as her sisters get bigger and more independent (stubborn), but watching the interactions of these 3 is really such a treat.
Posted in Tri Comments Off on Genesis