So is it bad that I have been counting how many more days until the next school year since........well since the 100th day of school? :) I seriously am dreading summer. I am scared out of my mind about the weeks to come.
It was difficult enough last year with two of my LOVELY darlings filling their time with fighting, bickering, moaning and complaining of extreme boredom.
We did the summer pool pass, we did the yard toys, we did the library summer reading program and playdates, but it was still bad.
This year? Now there are 3 and they already have a hard enough time getting along when they have been in school all day. Our newest addition is a bit on the "gimme it!" side with a touch of "you have that, I want it!" and a smidge of "I want more!" so that is making things a tad difficult. Don't get me wrong, I love all of my children, but I do have to say there are some days when they like to test that theory.
It is my first summer as a mom of 3. It is my first summer as an adoptive mom. It has been a hard year so far, but God has brought us all so far! My parents are coming to meet our new little boy for the first time next week. It was great that it worked out to be right after his 6th birthday. I know he is going to love them.
I have signed them all up for two VBS' this summer, so hopefully everyone will have a great time.
I love the Love & Logic books by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller (I think its both of them?) and I do my best to utilize their ideas, cause man, they are fabulous! Sometimes I mess up, but that doesn't mean I need to stop trying! My biggest problem that I can't seem to get down pat without sounding sarcastic is the whole empathy thing. I have a really hard time, and it seems like no matter how hard I try, I come out sounding like I am a real dirtbag for being happy when they get in trouble. I know it is a heart thing, so I am working on it. But anyway, I have a bunch of their books to read over the summer and am re-reading a bunch as well.
I also subscribe to their newsletter and have gotten so many really cool ideas from them. So this summer we will be focusing on 7 major character traits, one per week. This week it is:
Honor: Treating people as special, doing more than what's expected, and having a good attitude.
I love this one, but it is definitely challenging. I recommend the book:
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in You and Your Kids
Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller
Its a great book about honor in your family.
That's it for now... until next time......only 70 more days until school!!!
