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birth
I was born on November 7th, 2005 at 1:04 to my parents, Sandra and Shane Wyatt. I weighed about seven pounds and ten ounces, and I was not breastfed. -
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Trust vs. Mistrust (Erikson)
Babies learn to trust relatives that will keep them fed, clean, and cared for. They are also learning to be fearful of strangers. -
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Sensorimotor Period (Piaget)
Babies learn object permanence and that strangers may be dangerous. Most actions are reflexive, and objects appear to be extensions of the self. -
meeting my family
meeting my oma for the first time! I am learning that my family loves me and cares for me. I can rely on them to feed me and keep me clean and comfy. -
first baptism
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Autonomy vs. Shame And Doubt (Erikson)
Children become more independent and discover their own abilities. -
chillin in the toy box at daycare
I am learning object permanence and am beginning to interact with the things around me as if they were extensions of myself. -
first birthday!!
ate a big ol piece of cake!! and they gave me fairy wings :) -
practicing my runway walk
getting pretty good at walking!! -
first word!!
other than just saying “dada”, my first word is “more”!! I really wanted my parents to give me more ham. I love ham. -
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Preoperational - Preconceptual (Piaget)
Child is self centered and asks many questions. The child is also exploring language and enjoys pretend play. -
me n my mama
I am beginning to explore my environment by walking and associating words with objects. However, I am very quiet and do not talk much. I am also learning to use the toilet by myself and use utensils to feed myself. My mom is also helping me to learn how to put on clothes. I love my blue dirndl we figured out how to put on today!! -
talking for real :0 and making friends?!
I finally started talking in full sentences!! I am making friends and loving getting to do crafts at pre school. here I am with my friend, Patton. what a spooky hand that is! but you can see how much I love hugs :) -
going outside with my buddies
so excited to play in the dandelions outside!! I can tell that my classmates are their own people and have their own lives outside of mine. I really like repeating words and sounds, and I love to spell!! -
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Initiative vs. Guilt (Erikson)
Children want to do more adult like activities and may feel guilty for overstepping their parents’ boundaries. -
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Preconventional (Kohlberg)
Morals are simply based upon what is “good” and what is “bad” with no grey area. Child’s morals are driven by rewards and punishment. -
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Preoperational - Intuitive (Piaget)
Child is less egocentric and includes others in the environment. Language development continues, and child enjoys repeating words. -
first day of school
today was my first day of kindergarten!! I’m so excited to meet my teachers :) I have started getting dressed and brushing my teeth all by myself without my mom having to help me at all!! and I can (almost) put on my shoes! -
school is so much fun :)
I have been learning so much in school!! but my parents get very mad at me when I forget to put my name on my homework. when this happens, we have a serious conversation, and I try not to do it again. -
making friends :)
Sara and I have been friends for two years now!! we have loved first grade together, and we’re so excited for next school year!! -
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Conventional (Kohlberg)
Trying to follow society’s moral standards. -
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Industry vs. Inferiority (Erikson)
Child is learning many new skills or feels inferior due to lack of skill in certain areas. -
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Concrete Operations
Child can solve concrete problems, is aware of varying viewpoints, and begins to differentiate between left and right. -
first communion
I took a bunch of classes this summer to learn all about communion and what it means. I finally get to take communion for the first time today!! so exciting :) -
fun photo time in mommy’s clothes
I am learning all kinds of new things in school! I have discovered my love for math and science, and I even got the math award this year!! I am becoming aware of problems in the world, and I am on a mission to solve them. I want more than anything to become an engineer and to design and build things that will help people lead happier and healthier lives. -
starting middle school
I’m so nervous about starting middle school. I am very excited for science class, though!! And I know that I have my best friend, Sara, to talk to. She and I can face this together. -
who am I?
I am now very confused about my identity. I am not sure who my friends are or who I should talk to. I am not sure if I believe in God anymore, and I am frequently spending time thinking about philosophical questions. I am not entirely sure where I stand on many moral issues. -
ben and cole :)
I got to spend this weekend with two of my good friends from Charlotte!! we had a wonderful time, and I can’t wait to see them again! I feel like I may be gaining some of my old friendships back. maybe these friendships will help me find my identity. -
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Identity vs Role Confusion (Erikson)
Teen is confused about their identity. They may develop certain political ideaologies or identities in their careers. -
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Formal Operations (Piaget)
Teen begins to think more rationally and in more abstract ways. Thinking is deductive and futuristic. -
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Postconventional (Kohlberg)
Morals exist outside of certain “groups”, and the teen begins to form their own morals. -
starting therapy
I started going to therapy today. I don’t really enjoy it, but I know that I need to go. maybe this will help me learn more about who I am. -
moving to a new school :)
today was my first day at Shannon. I am very nervous, but some of my classmates seem really nice. these two girls named Callie and Connie helped me around the school today, and I thought they were great!! I hope we have a bunch of classes together. -
first real boyfriend!!
James and I started dating today!! we have been talking for awhile, and I have known him about two years now. he has always been a great friend to me, and I am so excited to start this new journey with him. -
becoming a Christian again
I got saved this summer and am getting baptized this Friday! -
costochondritis
I have been experiencing severe pain lately, and I finally was able to get an x ray. it turns out I have something called costochondritis, which means that I will need months of physical therapy. I am heartbroken that I have to stop weightlifting, but I know that I will be able to do it again sometime!! -
paul mccartney concert
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my friends are leaving :(
my buddies are going off to college. so, so proud but feeling very lonely. this is one of our last pictures together. -
friends again
I’m trying to hang out with my friends more! I can drive now, and I’m taking my friends everywhere with me. since I didn’t have siblings, I grew up by myself most of the time. but now, I have a couple close friends I can go visit :)
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going places!!
I have so much freedom now! I can drive myself anywhere I wanna go! I can see my friends as much as I want to! I have really been enjoying going on little outings after school. I especially love going to the antique store and taking myself out for hibachi food. I am also trying out some new churches with my friends, and we are all having big talks with each other about God. we each have our own separate beliefs, but we love to talk about them and grow closer with God together. -
graduation
I graduated from Shannon today!! none of us technically have our diplomas, though. we all have a week of seat time this summer. -
first day of bachelor’s degree
I’m so excited for my psych classes! I’m also taking German and pottery this year. my roommate is pretty great so far, and I think we’re really gonna get along :) I am nervous around so many new people, but I think college is going to bring me a lot of really great opportunities. -
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Intimacy vs. Isolation (Erikson)
Seeking connection with others or becoming isolated out of fear of rejection. -
engaged!!
I proposed today! -
gettin married!!
I have finally gotten my degree and am getting married after two years of being engaged! we had a small outdoor wedding in Tennessee, where we will be moving later this month. -
getting my master’s!!
today is the first day of my master’s degree! -
future dr. nickles
I’ve just started classes so that I can get my doctorate!! so close to becoming a therapist! -
pregnint :o
I am due to have a baby in June!! -
birth :D
I gave birth to a beautiful little girl today!! we have decided to name her Naomi. -
certified!!
I am now a certified therapist!! work has been very busy lately, but I cherish the time I have at home with my family. I am also making some great friends with the other therapists!! -
parenting
Naomi is turning out to be such a sweet little girl!! she makes her dad and I so proud. we are thinking of homeschooling her in the fall and are researching all of the most important things to know. -
moving to Japan!!
I have always wanted to move somewhere far away, at least for a little while. James finally agreed, and we are on our way!! -
new hobbies!!
lately, I have been trying to teach myself how to do pottery again. my daughter loves watching me throw clay like I did back in college. I let her make her own little pinch pots while I use the wheel, and it has turned out to be a great bonding experience for us!! -
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Generativity vs. Stagnation (Erikson)
Either becoming inactive or working to contribute to the next generations. -
my parents died :(
my parents were both in a fatal car accident and died today. I am devastated that I was not closer with them in their later years of life. -
naomi
I have been spending a lot of time with my daughter lately. I am so proud of her, not just because of her accomplishments, but because of the strong and God loving woman she has grown up to be. she visits on the weekends, and I tell her all of the fun stories I remember from my childhood. she is always asking for advice, and I am glad to share it with her. -
going to prison?! not clickbait
vehicular manslaughter :) only two years because I told the judge a funny knock knock joke -
out of jail :D
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my grandson is born!!
my daughter, Naomi, has given birth to a wonderful baby boy!! I am so glad that I got out of prison in time to meet him. -
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Integrity vs. Despair (Erikson)
Will I be hopeful about the future and grateful for the past, or will I look back on my life and regret everything? -
close to death
I think I have come to terms with my death. I have lived a very long life surrounded by my close friends, and my husband has been one of my biggest blessings. God has given me so many incredible experiences, and I cannot feel anything but joy and gratitude when I look back on my life. -
died :/
I died today. that’s a bummer.