Whew. I wondered how today would go. Started a little late, actually a lot late. Considering we are JUST starting and it is almost noon. Yeeaahh...
After chasing Daddy with his dog this morning, Superkid came back and had breakfast. One BIG bowl of cereal. He began to get another bowl when I told him one is enough and that he could have a snack in a little bit. He had a real hard time with that, which turned a switch in him. He was super emotional all of a sudden. As any loving mother would do, I said, "If you don't quit your crying you will not eat a snack, you will wait until lunch." It didn't work. He continued to sulk, so after a little bit I called Superman to check with him on the situation. Superman gave Superkid a good talking to and after he got off the phone Superkid asked if he could go pray. I said OF COURSE! After a few minutes of being in his room I hear him singing a song to God. So sweet! Eventually he came to clean up and get started on his day.
So, we're all confused as far as "The Schedule" goes. We did some work on Friday (so that we wouldn't be super behind, although it feels like we are). Here we are on Monday - we have a little bit of last thursday and all of fridays work to do. We'll just keep trucking.
We did both days Bible work, so today I didn't have anything really to do with him in the Bible. Instead I opened Proverbs and began to read. That went pretty well. I just stop after every scripture I read and talk to him about what we are reading to make sure he understands and see if he has any way he can apply it for himself.
After reading the Bible we started talking. One of those real important heart to heart talks that happen every once in a blue moon. We've had some rough times lately (within this year) and I really want to make sure that we don't loose our connection. That he knows that he can always come to us to understand, instead of criticize or give advice. (which is what we do too often!) We both had a lot to say and it was a very treasured time. I LOVE that part of being a mom. These other parts, ya know - constant reminders, tough love kind of things I could get rid of easily. But, they are necessary parts of raising a good boy into a great man. So, I guess I'll keep on doing the hard stuff too.
Anyway, as I said here it is noon, we're about to have lunch and he's just STARTING his english copy work. UGH. I am thankful for our talk this morning, but, well, you know.
Ok, I'm going to get more focused and hopefully encourage him to stay on task too.
See you after awhile...
After chasing Daddy with his dog this morning, Superkid came back and had breakfast. One BIG bowl of cereal. He began to get another bowl when I told him one is enough and that he could have a snack in a little bit. He had a real hard time with that, which turned a switch in him. He was super emotional all of a sudden. As any loving mother would do, I said, "If you don't quit your crying you will not eat a snack, you will wait until lunch." It didn't work. He continued to sulk, so after a little bit I called Superman to check with him on the situation. Superman gave Superkid a good talking to and after he got off the phone Superkid asked if he could go pray. I said OF COURSE! After a few minutes of being in his room I hear him singing a song to God. So sweet! Eventually he came to clean up and get started on his day.
So, we're all confused as far as "The Schedule" goes. We did some work on Friday (so that we wouldn't be super behind, although it feels like we are). Here we are on Monday - we have a little bit of last thursday and all of fridays work to do. We'll just keep trucking.
We did both days Bible work, so today I didn't have anything really to do with him in the Bible. Instead I opened Proverbs and began to read. That went pretty well. I just stop after every scripture I read and talk to him about what we are reading to make sure he understands and see if he has any way he can apply it for himself.
After reading the Bible we started talking. One of those real important heart to heart talks that happen every once in a blue moon. We've had some rough times lately (within this year) and I really want to make sure that we don't loose our connection. That he knows that he can always come to us to understand, instead of criticize or give advice. (which is what we do too often!) We both had a lot to say and it was a very treasured time. I LOVE that part of being a mom. These other parts, ya know - constant reminders, tough love kind of things I could get rid of easily. But, they are necessary parts of raising a good boy into a great man. So, I guess I'll keep on doing the hard stuff too.
Anyway, as I said here it is noon, we're about to have lunch and he's just STARTING his english copy work. UGH. I am thankful for our talk this morning, but, well, you know.
Ok, I'm going to get more focused and hopefully encourage him to stay on task too.
See you after awhile...
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(this is his latest smile - wish I would have gotten it before that big tooth started coming it, because it was CUTE!)
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