MY CHILDHOOD WEB

This was my exosystem..I lived close to the ocean, so many of my
childhood experiences were influenced by this environment and the activities
it brought about.

My dad worked very hard to give
me a good life when I was a child, and he continues
to provide his support and encouragement. He always has
an opinion to give me and I always want to
hear it even if I don't listen :) My dad, as Paps, is deeply loved, respected and
admired by my children.

My mom gave me so much
unconditional love and support. She was home with my
brother and I for most of my childhood.
I loved when she read to me as a child and I contribute
any of my successes to her. As I grew older, I could count
on her to show me a point of view I had not thought of, but
never enforced judgement over my life choices.
She is always smiling and fun to be with; I try to
be happy and positive like she is.

My brother, one of the best people
in the world. I admire his
honesty, hard work, and appreciate
his always being there for me. When we were
growing up, he tried to take care of me but I did not
recognize or appreciate it at the time. I wrecked alot
of his stuff because I was clumsy but I wanted to
play with everything that he did. 

I want to be like my mom---
good and bad!!

My Grandma was a little unconventional
I remember sleepovers, making ravioli, and fishing
at the local dock. She showed me that people respect and
look up to you when you don't always do what is expected.
Here she is playing a set at my wedding!

This is my PopPop. He would make me
 feel special by sending

a box of my favorite cookies from his bakery.

I remember when he drove down to see me in a ballet 
show when I was very little.  Although in the
context of my whole childhood I did not know him
well, he was an influence in the distance--someone I did not want
to disappoint

My best friend--now and forever
since I was born.  As children, we lived across the street from each other, and our 3 year
age difference seemed so huge. I
looked up to her and everything she did and said.
Now as adults, I love how she loves me and
wish we lived close again.