Merry Christmas to you and your family Madam. That is a beautiful story. Many
times we dont realize that  Almighty Authority, Heavenly GOD FATHER, is there
waiting for His children to open up to Him.  We have been too busy in life that
we overlook alot of sweet things in life.

Since its Christmas time, i would like to share this lovely wordings given by
someone very special in my life. Hope all of you can spare a a few minutes of
your time. Maybe u would have read it before but do read from your heart!

Letter from GOD,

Sweet Child ... ...

As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even
if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good
that happened in your life yesterday- but I noticed you were too busy trying to
find the right outfit to put on and wear to work.

I waited again. When you ran around the house getting ready, there were a few
minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were busy. At one point you had
to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair Then I saw you
spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone
and called a friend to get the latest gossip.

I watched as you went to work and I waited patiently all day long. With all your
activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.  I noticed that
before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that
is why you didn't bow your head.  You glanced three or four tables over and you
noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate but you
didn't.  That's okay.

There is still more time left, and I had hoped that you would talk to me, yet
you went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do.  After a few of
them were done you turned on the TV,  I don't know if you like TV or not, just
about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it -
thinking about anything - just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as
you watched the TV and ate your meal but again you didn't talk to me.

Bedime - I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you
fell into bed and went to sleep in no time. That's okay, you may not realise
that I am always there fory you. I've got patience, more than you will ever
know. I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.

I love you so much that I wait every day for a nod, prayer or thought or a
thankful part of your heart.  It is hard to have a one-sided conversation. 
Well, you are getting up again and once again I will wait with nothing but love
for you hoping that today you will give me some time.

Have a nice day!

                                             Your Father & Friend ... GOD

 Thank God for his goodness, He does all things beautiful in his time. Oh that
we may have more Miracles in our homes like this Amen

 Its been really wonderful meeting you all have a Happy Christmas and a
glorious 2010.

 May the Good Lord bless every one of us and our famlies

Catch you in 2010

From Marian and Family



________________________________
From: Lindsey Petersen <5kidswdisabilities@...>

      The next morning, the dog barked and Dinora woke up!  I thought it
was a coincidence until I started to walk into her room and she turned to smile
at me. She had heard my footsteps!  I started talking to her and she started
babbling back.  Only a day earlier she had been fitted with ear molds for
hearing aids!  I excitedly called the doctor, who agreed to see her that day. 
Her hearing was tested and it was normal!  Neither I nor the doctor could
believe it.  He said in his 29 years as an ear doctor he had never seen
anything like it.  He told me that it had to be an “Christmas miracle from
Above”.  The visit the night before to the shrine came to mind.  A miracle
HAD occurred, and I was  embarrassed because I had not thanked God more
enthusiastically the night before. He had granted me a miracle even though I did
not ask for one.
      Dinora is now 25 years old and has had perfect hearing ever since
that day!

To all the Moms of mompower Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010.Lets
continue to pray and be strong for our family and children for the new Year...

Warm Greetings from Trinidad
Marissa

Dear Linda
������������������ It sounds like you are going to have a very merry christmas
with your family. That is fantastic!!!!!!!
Enjoy your holidays Karen


________________________________
From: Linda Roe <icecream52765@...>

Karen,
We had always let our kids open 1 present on Christmas Eve.� I remember the year
that one of them thought they were opening a toy and it ended being something to
wear and wanted to open another one.� But we stood our ground and made them wait
until the next morning.� How I miss those times.� Now they have families of
their own and they spend Christmas Eve at their spouses families so the kids get
to open gifts from that side. This year is the year everyone(except those from
NY)��comes to our house on Christmas day weather permitting.Linda

Have a great day

Amy~

Dear all
My name is Irena. I have 1 daughter, her name is Zahra. She is turned 6y.o next
year...I came from Indonesia. I hope I can share information with u all in this
group..
Thanx for advance

Regards,
Irena

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Happy Holidays,
kirstie
Moderator, Mom Power Group

--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups.com, "spidernkitty" <bac_money@...> wrote:
>
> Good afternoon everyone,
>
> My name is Kathy and I am new to this group. I am a SAHM with 2 little girls,
Nicollette just turned 4 in November and Kaitlynn is 2 and a half. I go to
school at night and Saturday at TCC Northeast Campus. I have only 4 classes left
for my AA in Business. I would love to meet up with local mommies maybe for a
playdate or just ladies night out. Let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> Kathy
>

Good afternoon everyone,

My name is Kathy and I am new to this group. I am a SAHM with 2 little girls,
Nicollette just turned 4 in November and Kaitlynn is 2 and a half. I go to
school at night and Saturday at TCC Northeast Campus. I have only 4 classes left
for my AA in Business. I would love to meet up with local mommies maybe for a
playdate or just ladies night out. Let me know.

Thanks,
Kathy

I think puzzles are the best"learning toy" for young kids.  It really helps their spacial perception.  I like the wooden type puzzles, where each part or each thing is a separate piece.  The puzzles for the younger kids usually have knobs for younger less coordinated fingers. Search for kidpuzzles (one word) or "every buddies puzzles" for a great place to find some handcrafted puzzles.  I used to pick these up at our seasonal craft fairs for my kids.  They also have replacement pieces available. 

Another great spacial perception game is Set.  It's a card game.  I've seen it for about 12 bucks at Target, Toys R Us and game stores.  If your child can count to 3 (and the adult can teach the child how to play), s/he can play this game.  I suggest that the parents go to the website or download it on their mobile phone and learn how to play first.  Kids' brains are more geared for this type of game than adults so once the kid gets it, they'll likely start beating his/her parents.  This is one of my favorite gifts.

Happy holidays.

Rachelle

-- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups.com, Sarika Bhat <sarika8282@...> wrote:
>
> i have a daughter who will be 3 in february and we have started doing some 24 piece puzzles.  she likes to do them as long as i'm right in front of her telling her exactly where the pieces go!  or she'll take a 50 piece puzzle and ask me to do the whole thing whiel she watches me.  i was just wondering if your kids do puzzles, and at what age do they start doing them independently?  thanks!!
>

Hi,
All three of my kids loved doing puzzles since they were little, increases there
fine motor skills. i have a son who has PDD - persuasive personality disorder,
he is 12, and loves to work with his hands. but my kids can put together a 500
to 1000 piece puzzles within a week. Oh ages are 12, 10, and 7. So, if someone
wants to buy a gift for any of my kids, I always tell them, to
buy them a puzzle, I am looking forward for winter break, so we can do so
puzzles.
Happy Holidays!
Lisa
sheboygan, Wi

--- On Sun, 12/20/09, Holy Setyowati <ih2601us@...> wrote:

First, I taught her to differentiate the edge and the inner part. I asked her to
match the color, first we start with the edge. After that, I will give her one
piece and try to guide her to find the matching color between her piece and the
one on the puzzle. I repeat it until it's finish. By doing it... it's difficult
at the first time, but as we practice,... she can memorize it easily... trust
me....

Good morning ladies, its Karen. So who is ready for the big day? I thought I was
going to be but of course I'm not. the crazyness of shopping.still got a few
things to get. So how do you all do it with small children? Do you open 1 gift
on Christmas Eve, or do you wait for Christmas morning? When I was a kid my
family would allow all of the kids to open 1 gift Christmas Eve, then we had to
wait for the rest in the morning. It was nice something to look forward to,
going to my aunts house to open that 1 gift after dinner.So I was just wondering
how everyone does it. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
              Karen

hi Banu
gud to see an Indian, m an Indian too and m living in India.
regards
Priyanka
--- On Fri, 6/11/09, Banumathi K <mathimsw1@...> wrote:

hi mariya
 
I AM INDIAN BUT I AM LIVE IN USA,I HAVE 3 MONTHS OLD BOY
 
REGARDS
BANU

Dear Hi,...

First, I taught her to differentiate the edge and the inner part. I asked her to
match the color, first we start with the edge. After that, I will give her one
piece and try to guide her to find the matching color between her piece and the
one on the puzzle. I repeat it until it's finish. By doing it... it's difficult
at the first time, but as we practice,... she can memorize it easily... trust
me....

Claire won 5th prize for puzzle competition last week, she's the youngest (3
years). The other winners are 5 years old, so I'm so proud of her... Yesterday,
we (me and her) also won another puzzle competition for celebrating mother's
day.. 2nd prize.. not too bad...hahaa...



Holy Sie, BBA

________________________________
From: ...hi... <dom_massage@...>


oh my, that's amazing!! how did you teach her?? what are some of the techniques
you've used to guide her and improve her speed?

--- On Thu, 12/17/09, Holy Setyowati <ih2601us@yahoo. com> wrote:

My little Claire likes puzzle a lot! We started to do it since she was 2 years.
By the time she's 2.5, she can finish 80 pieces of puzzle within 9 min... in
this case, I just gave her the piece one by one and she will put it on its place
without asking me.

�
wow no kiddin....
thats useful info ~
�
whats the website? (IF the moderator will iimprove such info, of course)
�
thanks!



--- On Sat, 12/19/09, Heather Kalb <hjkalb@...> wrote:


Online tutoring programs can be live.� I actually chatted/typed with live
students when they had problems with homework. Heather

Hi Sarika,
You should be very proud of her for wanting to do such a big puzzle with you. I
have a 31/2 year old and we are still doing the large 10 or twelve piece puzzles
together. She just enjoys it more when I do them with her but she does try to do
them herself if I am busy. So good for you if you can get her to sit down and
watch even for that long. You have a very smart little girl there.


Lori Martin

--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups.com, Sarika Bhat <sarika8282@...> wrote:
>
> i have a daughter who will be 3 in february and we have started doing some 24
piece puzzles.� she likes to do them as long as i'm right in front of her
telling her exactly where the pieces go!� or she'll take a 50 piece puzzle and
ask me to do the whole thing whiel she watches me.� i was just wondering if your
kids do puzzles, and at what age do they start doing them independently?�
thanks!!
>

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Online tutoring programs can be live.  I actually chatted/typed with live
students when they had problems with homework. Heather

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 12:50 AM, ...hi... <dom_massage@...> wrote:

> Hi, if it was up to me, I think I'd rather go with a live human tutor
> instead of a computer program....

Dear Sarika,
�
Does�your daughter play alone in other circumstances? Is it about the ability of
doing puzles or about the ability/habit of playing alone?
�
Liana
�
�
Posted by: "Sarika Bhat" sarika8282@... � sarika8282
Thu Dec�17,�2009 12:55�pm (PST)


i have a daughter who will be 3 in february and we have started doing some 24
piece puzzles.� she likes to do them as long as i'm right in front of her
telling her exactly where the pieces go!� or she'll take a 50 piece puzzle and
ask me to do the whole thing whiel she watches me.� i was just wondering if your
kids do puzzles, and at what age do they start doing them independently?�
thanks!!

 
oh WOW that's a GREAT idea!! thanks for the advice....
 
and yes, Encouragement DOES help.

--- On Fri, 12/18/09, Magdalena <trojnacki@...> wrote:


My son is 3 and he's been able to put put a 24 piece puzzle together by himself
since he was 2. It takes more time the first time he does it but every next time
it gets easier. He can also do a 50 or 60 piece puzzle with little assistance
from an adult. I always encourage him to try to do it himself before offering a
hint. And I refuse to do it for him; if anything I try to point out things that
will help him to figure it out on his own. I am always very supportive and
positive. Cheering and praising works wonders! He gets a great sense of
accomplishment, pride and motivation when he succeeds. Hope this helps.