I have a Mini-Me. Her name is Kaitlyn and she was born to me on March 30th 1995. This makes her 10, soon to be 11. It's remarkable sometimes when I realize how very much like me she is. Sometimes it's flattering, sometimes, it's downright scary and sometimes, it just makes me stand in awe over this little human being that I'm lucky enough to have in my life.
Young Kaitlyn is also a writer by nature, she is also very much a 'why' person by nature.Therefore, writing, questioning, exploring, thinking, thoughts, asking, is all part of her everyday world.......................
See a resemblance??
I've never mentioned it here, but she does have a journal, one that she's kept since last March, but I made her start a new one, in October. Her other screen name contained her last name <Her Father did that> and I didn't believe that was a smart move.
I have a point, bear with me. It came to my attention in the form of a journal alert that young Kaitlyn is questioning Santa and his premise. In fact reading her words, it's seems she think the man is a big old fake.
The age is correct for her asserting the 'is he real' question, and I've been hit up with some fairly great questions that even for a Mom, it's hard to wiggle out of.
For the first time, I've read that she's asking for interaction, a question, much like I do on my journal, in her writing.
I thought perhaps this would be a good time to show a pathway to a little 10 year old and maybe the fine people who visit my journal wouldn't mind going over to her world and adding a bit of your wisdom. Of course, I'm about as biased as you can get, but I do believe the kid shows amazing potential to be a great writer someday. She's already won a state award for an essay she wrote and submitted, she was 9. I hope that she continues writing in her journal and thinking things through as she always does.
But for now, the looming Santa question is one I'd love to pass off, and let her see the feedback from others. Thats all, and thank you, from one Mom, to all of you~~
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Belief
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14 comments:
ohh Rebecca..that is sweet..of course..I'm off to read her journal. Thank you for letting your readers like me know.
Merry Christmas,
Gem :-)
I went there and left my comment. What a delight!
Great picture, btw...
Judith
Oh my, What a wonderful young lady!
I really really enjoyed all her entries! That youth and the excitement of the age. Sigh. I have one of my own, yet I feel her exuberance much more...as my ten year old is a boy and his, although exciting, is much different than ten as a young lady.
Nice to see the legacy continues!
Peace
Jodi
I can't wait to go see her journal.. Going now. I love that pic of U 2--very sweet. Merry Christmas, Rebecca!!! Blesings, Sassy~ PS. Neal Wetzel announced to our first grade class there was no Santa and my Dad was so mad he paid his parents a visit...heehee
http://journals.aol.com/SassyDee50/SassysEYE
Looking at the picture of you too. She is a mini-me. LOL ~ Mike
Oh she is a joy. I popped over and left a commet. Love the picture of the two of you.
Best holiday wishes to you and yours!
Smiles,
Red
awwww. I did my comment duty.
If I had an Austin Powers comment, I'd have busted it out now.
OOOH she is sooo gorgeous with that REBECCA personality..ahhah..but I know she has her own views and can't wait to read her journal...AWESOME CHILD!! Great job ..MOM!! lol
FLAVA
Just been over to visit Kaitlyn and she really is a mini u isnt she hehe
I gotta tell you her writing is quite advanced for a ten year old thats for sure and now ive got a huge smile on my face cause ive just read her entry about the
" really good scotish band " she seen ahhh what can i say the kid has taste hehe
Smart kid ....just like her mom x
GREAT PHOTO...The two of you have smiles that will light up a stadium!
She is now the express lane of maturing..her questions will speed past your ability to answer....she is now begining to separate the world of illusion from the world of fact....Poor Santa, gets sacrificed!
While Santa might not be a real person that lives in the North Pole, his spirit of charity and kindness is as real as her heartbeat.
Peace and Happy holidays to you all! Marc :)
She looks just like you:) i told her yes there is a santa i believe it lol really i do
Deb
It is awe inspiring, when our children so resemble us, inside and out. Both of my girls have many parts of me. My emotional, sensitive side, my temper, my moods, a love of music and singing... I can't wait to go check out Kaitlyn's journal. Being my kids are both around that age and having some of the same "concerns" about "big RED"!! I have a story to tell her... Michelle
http://journals.aol.com/INAFRNZ247/Reflections/
http://MoreReflectionsHere.blogspot.com/
Awesome! I'll be over there in two clicks. You're a great mom!
Ari
Alright! It'll be like peeking inside your head when you were her age ;)
I think once a writer, always a writer.... guess we'll find out!
Thanks for letting us know about Kaitlyn's place~I'm there!
Cat
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