Recipes for living, loving and laughing:Jo, Elliott, Cloey & Zoey's adventures

 I got really interested in this concept, idea, way of thinking whatever. Elliott found a great co pilot summery.  AI Overview Ten Stoic principles to live by include focusing on what you can control, practicing virtue (wisdom, courage, justice, temperance), living in accordance with nature, accepting what is beyond your control, and valuing time. Also important are gratitude, mindfulness, negative visualization, and resilience in the face of adversity. Stoicism teaches that you can't control external events, but you can control your internal response to them.  Here's a more detailed look at some of these principles: 1.  Focus on what you can control : This is a central tenet of Stoicism. You can't control the weather, other people's actions, or unexpected events. However, you can control your thoughts, judgments, and actions.  2.  Practice virtue : Stoic philosophy emphasizes four cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, justice, and tem...

Being overweight- when I first met Jessica I was very heavy. She commented that she didn't want to hire a fat nanny. I lost 40 pounds, but I still can't make myself tall and blonde - well blonde yes! Elliott also has lost weight.   We do not have the money to hire an attorney, so we are hoping the parents will come to their senses. It makes no sense. They didn't like the treats they had. Is that a reason to never let the little ones never see the grandparents who have been in their lives from day 1? So some research and of course pictures. I have culled these from many sources.  We are the first to agree that when we first moved to California we....gave a 1 day old food we couldn't? Ok fast forward to a 2 year old and 4 year old. Yes we did give them treats especially when they told us that they have hot chocolate at the other parents' house. Yes, on non-school nights we let them stay up longer. In time, however after 6 weeks of therapy, we realized how important o...

 I was inspired to post this because 1. August 20, 1996 is the day my dad died and 2. He loved us with all his being, and 3. I am posting on a photo site for the topic love.  We still have not been able to contact the kids or anyone. Once the Loomis Levys answered an e-mail because I reminded them that I was a social worker, that discipline can be too strict, that I've lost count over the number of nannies who have come and gone and none of this is good parenting. They retorted by saying they would get a restraining order.  So, if anyone has any thoughts I would love to hear them.  Remember we are 2500 miles away. And the judge says "Why would you want to take these kids away from these grandparents? Oh because they indulge the kids? Hmm so do I, she says. Case dismissed and they will reimburse you for your plane ticket.