A week in ReviewWell, I must say, after Monday and Tuesday things DID get better... I think my son might have just been testing the ropes a bit. Tuesday morning we stayed home and he "worked" (not very well). Tuesday afternoon we went to the library, school books in tow. He sat at the library and "worked" while the other children and I went to story hour and looked at books.  Tuesday night my hubby and I moved a small desk to the main floor (usually he works at the kitchen table). We put it on the landing of the stairs so that he's out of the direct action of the house. Wednesday he worked well enough, a little slower then I'd prefer, but he completed in the time his Daddy set out for him. Wednesday night Grandma (who is a teacher) challenged him to complete all his schoolwork on Thursday before she completed HER school work. It worked! He started on his stuff first thing in the morning, and was so excited to call Grandma just after lunch to let her know that he finished FIRST! Friday went in a similar fashion - as Daddy had laid down that he would not go to soccer if he didn't work quickly and with a good attitude. So, maybe he needed a change of view? Maybe he was just testing this week? Maybe he needed the time set as a challenge to "beat"? I don't know what did the trick, but he is improving. We are nearly through the Grade One work. We have about two weeks left to go on it, but our Grade two books have not all yet arrived (we do have some) so we might do some special projects until it comes in - that gives him something to look forward to! I really am proud of him (look out, I'm going to brag a little). He was a big help today as we cleaned up the toy room, cleaned the bed rooms and folded the laundry. My daughter asked him to read her a story and brought him the Narnia series book "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". To my surprise he sat down and read it to her! There were a few words he was unsure of, and twice he stopped and asked me to explain what he had read, but I was really proud of him for being able to read and understand most of what it said. I realize it isn't a "new" book for him, but it is still good to hear him reading and explaining it to his sister. My husbands new job continues to go well. It's hard work, but he feels good about it, and he's already been a testimony to those he works with. Our anti-milk / sleep experiment continues - this is Day #11. Wednesday and Thursday nights (well, early mornings, actually) were both rough nights with screaming and lots of waking, but the rest of the week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday) all went well, so I'm still uncertain if this is completely a milk issue or if there is still something else - or if he's still getting the milk out of his system? I didn't take milk in those days (that I know of), so we aren't sure what's going on. I'm finding myself always hungry. My mother thinks it's due to the reduced fat content in my diet, and she is likely right, but I'm just constantly hungry. I don't think my body has adjusted yet. Tomorrow is Sunday - a special day. The children are looking forward to spending some family time together since they haven't seen much of Daddy this week. I would just like to mention my parents. They have been such a wonderful support and encouragment to us throughout the past few months. From listening, to sharing meals to babysitting to offering practial advice and more... we are truely blessed to have parents who cover us in prayer and who care about having a close relationship with our children. God is SO good! Leave a Comment
{ Last Page } { Page 189 of 507 } { Next Page } |
About Me My Profile Archives Friends
LinksFreecycleFlylady Frugal Scrapbooking DISC Personality Test Love Languages Creative Gift Baskets HOPE Exchange Amazing Cakes to make! ASL (sign language) Creative Ladies Ministries Faithfully Yours Bible Crafts for Kids Scrapbooking Layouts and quotes/poems Knitty Home Made Simple 
Recent EntriesJust helping Mommy!A new Grade Field Trips to start off the new School Year. Do you dress like your parents? Sprain, Strain, what a Pain!
|
