Things seem to be going well with the changes.  I have to admit, I'm not full blown TSing, but the majority of the time.  The biggest change is really my attitude and temperment.  They are more eternally focused and therefore more positive.  The LORD is developing self control in me.  Not an easy task. 

Some positive moments have ocurred in the TSing: my eldest responded awesomely to 'cooking time' with me and hugged and chatted (after her initial balking time since I was keeping her from doing something on her own), we all had a great time giggling and talking about what Daddy likes in his home, we snuggled and read, we cleaned together with minimal complaining.

I'm making our schedule tonight and tomorrow we'll begin to have a more structured time to our day with 'cleaning times' scheduled in so the house is taken care of.  I plan to use Tam's idea of making a list each night of what needs to be done the next day during our cleaning time.  I think it will help me feel better and will give the kids some ownership in our home.  We are already making sure the living room and kitchen look nice when Daddy gets home. 

My 4yo dd has said the funniest things lately:

"You're gonna be a *really* old mama someday!"

"Mama, you need that!" said while pointing to a commercial advertising an eye cream that is suposed to help with wrinkles.  sigh.

"Oh, it feels like your gonna have another baby someday."  said while patting my tummy.  sigh.

Thank you to those of you who read this and leave notes of encouragement.  I'm sorry I 'm not a more entertaining writer.  My day is pretty full and I usually need a prewriting time to be clever and interesting.  Ü  I'm using my time for other things currently..

in Christ,

GfG

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Posted by cbinco

Glad to hear that things are looking up and going well for you! Keep at it and soon you will be breezing by!

IN HIM,
Chrisy B

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Posted by linlonlew

Hi, just wanted to say 'Well Done' so far,

Its great that your dd enjoyed her time with you, that special time together will be such a precious memory for you both when she is grown.

Lin x

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Posted by lynan

I find your honesty refreshing.

One thing I've been working on is my reactions. Meaning not blowing up when the stress begins in whatever way it does. I found upon reflection that most bad reactions are not caused by my children acting up but because I have a 'me' problem. you know--being selfish--this is not the way I wanted things to go, etc. My resolution this year is to pass this stuff by my Savior and THEN react! Praise God, I am doing a bit better, but always need more work.....

TS'ing is not an easy task! Keep at it!

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Posted by AmoScribo

I wanted to leave a note of encouragement. I noticed your profile and our children are every-2-years apart, too. I love when I see other family's childrens' ages listed "stairstep" just like ours~ it feels very encouraging to me.
Thank you,
Allison C.

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