Awhile ago I picked up this super clearance item where you snap these little hexagon shapes together to make a picture of a dog. So, the kids did some chores and earned the craft. Jared ignored the picture instructions of the dog and made a boy instead. I'm so impressed! He thinks so differently than me. I mean I have some talents, but give me a bowl of hexagon pieces and I might make a flower with a yellow center or line them all up and make a snake. But, I would need a picture to prompt me to make a boy. Hmmmm...
Then, I just have to add the cute thing that Caitlin said. Earlier this week, I thought I was going to go insane. Monday, the first real day of Summer Vacation and the kids were arguing about EVERYTHING. It could be a very LONG summer. SIGH.....
Anyhow, each night, when I check on Caitlin after she's asleep, I write in a little journal she keeps on her desk. It's our Gratitude, Love, Praise journal. We write notes back and forth. You know, "You did a great job on your math test today!", "Thanks Mom for buying that pink shirt for me.", "I noticed you were a great friend to __________ at church.", etc...
I find it a great way for me to reach Caitlin. She thrives on encouragement and attention. She loves praise and it seems that I can never say "I love you" enough for her. So, I caught her being nice to her brother and I commented in the book about how that made me feel and that our home felt more peaceful. I did this two days in a row, and it has been much better... so I mentioned it again and her written reply was "It was no problem! I think I'm getting better at this!" It made me smile. I think I'm onto something. She will do anything to make me proud of her! Now, if only I could figure out her brother!
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