*sisu was the print on the note that the box was labeled on. from wikipedia: Sisu is a Finnish term loosely translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. However, the word is widely considered to lack a proper translation into any language. Sisu has been described as being integral to understanding Finnish culture. The literal meaning is equivalent in English to "having guts", and the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However sisu is defined by a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain an action against the odds. Deciding on a course of action and then sticking to that decision against repeated failures is sisu.
My two cute guys getting a morning nap in to recover from the sleepless night before. For whatever reason, Dennis would wake up screaming for a good 2 minutes before he would calm down every hour it seemed.
Love this kid:
I am also proud of my garage sale finds- for $30 total I got: - a basket ball hoop for D
- a kelty baby carrier backpack for hiking
- a new down sleeping bag
- a fold up camping chair
- a small fold up camping chair for D
- a toy organizer with 3 bins
- a wreath
- a small platter
- a pitcher
- a tin pail
- a decorative tin pail
- a room divider
- two play pans that are actually real but just small
- 2 whiffle bats and 6 or 7 balls
- a thermos
- a spatula
- an extension cord
- a book about trains
- a really nice kids life jacket
- some toy tools
- two "cars" cars
- a lamp shade
- a vase
- a big toy truck
- and probably more... I just can't remember!
That was fun.
1 comment:
Love the finds! The trains are magical! Lucky lucky boy!
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