I was just reading blogs and thought - Gee, mine is kind of depressing. so I was dreaming up ways to make it better - anyway, I'm not at home right now but I'm looking at cute ideas.
One thing I have to share. Our primary is doing a scripture treasure hunt and the first clue for 1st Nephi was sacrifice. So we've been talking about what it means to sacrifice. The other day my son came running in the house with his cousin chasing him because they both wanted to same gun to play with. In the end, the fightings stopped and Danny came in the living room and told Grandma, "I let Cooper play with the gun. I sacrificed." He was so pleased with himself for remembering to sacrifice. Both kids were happy and went back outside to play. Funny how sometimes your kids just surprise you when you don't think they are listening.
I'm learning to let my kids do for themselves and solve their own problems (with guidance). My friends all say their kids are independent because they are lazy but I say it's good parenting!
Welcome to America, Dan! Let's Party!!
11 years ago
2 comments:
I love it when kids finally "get it" and they put it into practice. Way to go, Danny!
My kids have a tendency to tattle on each other a lot, and it's to the point where I tell them, "Do you want to solve the issue yourself, or do you want me to solve it?" They know they won't like my solution, so they run off and take care of matters alone. It's been great for me and cut way back on the tattling!
I have always had the philosophy, never do for a child what he or she can do for themself! If we solve all of our children's problems, then they don't feel secure enough to solve them when they are grown ups. The only time I intervene is when they start yelling, and even then, they only get in trouble for yelling, they still have to solve the problem by themselves! I agree, not lazy, WISE And CONGRATS on the new job. Your baby is also as adorable as Brindy told me.
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