Day Eight! Great!

Blog 1

Beliefs

Although most people may not realize it I am a very opinionated person with lots of beliefs. I just don't like to argue or upset people so I know when to keep my mouth shut.
Beliefs on religion:
I am, and always have been, a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And although my testimony has struggled at times I have always known what I believe. I believe in The Savior, Jesus Christ and the Atonement. I believe in repentance and forgiveness. I believe in the Holy Ghost. I know God answers prayers. I believe in eternal families. I know God loves all his children and I am a child of God.
Beliefs on children:
I am the oldest of 8, I have one child of my own and a handful of nieces and nephews. I now work as a receptionist in a pediatrician's office. I went through school thinking I would be a teacher or a child psychologist. I always knew I would be a mom and really looked forward to it. I have taken a lot of classes and done a lot of observing, which has taught me a lot. I'm not saying I'm anywhere near perfect, I just have my own opinions about children and how they are raised and what makes a child who they are.
I believe children need attention. The right attention and the right amount of it. A child who constantly does things to upset their parents probably isn't getting enough good attention. And after so long they make it a habit. Thinking that's the only way to get attention and realizing its a lot easier to get their parents attention if they are doing something they shouldn't.
Children learn by example. If you don't want your child to do something, don't do it. If you want them to do something, do it. Don't be a hypocrite. Its one of my biggest pet peeves. A parent lies and then yells at the child for lying. Where do you think they learned it? A parent yells or hits and then tells the child not to do the same. A parent shows no respect but then demands it from the child. Children and constantly learning, take the time to teach them.
Children need patience, love, respect, and help, to get through life.
Beliefs on life:
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Bottom line.

Blog 2

A photo that makes you angry/sad.

Seriously? Another photo one. Well the first thing that comes to mind are pictures I've seen of the children in Russian orphanages. As some of you know, we plan on adopting from Russia...when we get out of debt, but before we die, obviously. It makes me sad to think about what children all over the world, orphans or not, have to go through. People just can't take a minute to help someone else or to even help their own country. Children are just so helpless. I just don't understand how people can be so cold hearted.