My Connections to Play

"Siblings are the only enemy you can't live without."

"As I grew up seasons changed just like my relationships, dreams, music and books."

During the school week my siblings and I didn't play much. Growing up we were latch key children. Our parents would be at work when we got home from school so we would stay indoors. While indoors I would do a craft called "String." I would use different colors of string to make key chains and bracelets. I remember my father taking my sisters and I to the park on the weekends. My father taught me how to ride a bike and took us bike riding. I loved to get on the swings at the park or play "It" with random kids.  The other times I played would be at my grandmothers house with my cousins. We would play patty-cake or hand games, cards, catch, etc. Besides that majority of my play was at school during recess where we played jump rope, hula hoop, basketball and wrestling.Today play is different video games, computers, tablets and television has taken over play for children. Although the type of play has changed it's still play. The activities that use to be still exist virtually. Games like Just Dance and Wii allow children to dance, bowl, golf and run indoors. Times have changed but children still play but in a different way. 

Relationship Reflection

Left to right: Me, Big Sister Nicole, Mom,  Little sister Brittany, Dad

Relationships are important to me! They keep me sane. Love, support, and encouragement is what inspires my relationships.

The experiences with in my relationships including my ability to be an active, reflective contributor, impacts my work as an effective early childhood professional. As a daughter, sister, mother, wife and student that partnerships are important. Especially when raising children. My husband and I, mothers, aunties, friends and nieces help raise our children. They help us celebrate birthdays, holidays, and everyday life! I don't know what I would do without our partnerships which allows me to understand how important it is to have partnerships in place with other families. 

Left to right: Me, My husband Adrian, Daughter Jordyn, Dad, little sis

My Dad is special he loves to provide financially.

                   



    My husband and my Mother-in Law Lisa. My relationship with my second mom has grown over the years. She loves and supports us. She is always willing to help, and loves her grandchildren to death! When our baby Kennedy was born prematurely our mom helped out a great deal. She kept our oldest Jordyn and would take her to and from school as we stayed at the hospital.

 My daughters Jordyn 3 years old and Kennedy 8 months! My relationship with the girls is priceless. Jordyn is such a bright young lady with personality. She keeps us laughing with the things she says but most importantly she loves to learn. She loves to go to new places and do different things. Kennedy is our Miracle baby and our newest addition! Her journey has been a long one born severely premature at 23 weeks, weighing 1 pound 3 oz. But look at her now! She feisty, and loves to babble.