Thursday, September 16, 2010

Haiku my heart- When she looks


 when she is looking
precocious discovery
creating herself

My little one is theatrical by nature.  She loves to look at herself in the mirror and practice her emotional faces and the conversations that she might have with others.  She began preschool last week.  It was a new school, new children, new teachers, and I was full of anxiety for her.  I was always a shy little wallflower.  My daughter is so much like me in many ways- but with a confidence that I don't think I ever had.  She ran into the school and immediately began making friends.  The teachers all remarked on her wonderful social skills - where I continue to feel awkward in a room full of strangers.  Where did she learn this?  Is it all that practicing in the mirror?  Next time I am feeling social anxiety, I think I will try to conjure up my inner Caya Papaya and see what happens:-)

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16 comments:

Diane said...

So how cute?!?! And yes, you're right--we can all learn from our children!!

joco said...

Hiya Caya,
What a heartwarming story. Skill is the operative word. It needs to be practised. Your daughter seems to have known that from the word go. I wish I had the gift.

Spadoman said...

Fantastic photo! My Grandchildren live with me, I see thewir faces all the time and never tire of them. I really like the facial artwork, did you do that? Wonderful!

Peace.

Cathy Bueti said...

Love this photo! She is quite adorable! Nice post!

rebecca said...

hold on to your heart!!
this one is going to take you on a wild ride far beyond the edges of your personal realm.
it will be wild...
and oh so exquisitely sweet!

thanks for being here....

Meri said...

Because my three children were each so different from birth, I think that some of those gifts are inborn. Some are shy & reticent, needing to learn the lay of the land before they join in group dynamics. Others are born social directors. We can push ourselves in the other direction, but there is a natural proclivity towards one direction or the other.

Riette said...

So cute! and a lovely photo to go with the words.

Ileana said...

She gets her creativity from YOU, I'm sure. :) Beautiful haiku and photo to go with it.

Dianne said...

What a cutie pie! Love the haiku...

paper-n-soul said...

Good for her! I agree with Rebecca - fasten your seatbelt and love the ride. :) What a sweet and special gift.

~Deb

A Miraculous Meliss said...

She is super super AWESOME! She's totally my hero! When I grow up I wanna be like her. I so adore that picture. Your words capture the moment perfectly.

I wanted to share my gratitude for your words on my post. Someone was messing with me, but I'm so glad that I have learned to turn situations like that into something inspirational for myself and for others. Your words helped to make me stronger in my resolve to not allow them to mess me up! YAY US!

~magick~
Melissa

Priti Lisa said...

This all came from you! I could have written this 11 or 12 years ago...everytime my Mia gets on stage...I am the one with my heart in my throat...I am nervous, and scared...and she SHINES! Then I am stuck with everyone else, waiting for her. Small talk. Who named it that? It is a BIG undertaking!
Aren't you learning as much as you are teaching being a mom? It is great, right? It keeps getting more great, too.
Much love, understanding and EXCITment to you...

Theresa MacNaughton said...

What a cutie pie! She is naturally inquisitive, which is a great thing. And how wonderful she is making fast friends. You are doing a wonderful job with her. :) Theresa

ms pie said...

ohhh what a wonderful post and foto!! i babysit a 4 year old and she is an actress as well... i absolutely love her for all the wonderful qualities she is discovering within herself... and yes, i agree... she is so much more braver than i could ever be so i can relate to what you say abt yrself... it makes my heart shine to see her so happy... thank you...

Vinay Leo R. said...

such a cute girl :) lovely haiku..!

Haiku My Heart

Limarea said...

Sweet indeed, both haiku and girl :)

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