Five Methods to Lead Children, Without Crushing Them
Posted: October 8, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
My Darling 6yo Daughter has been doing swimming lessons for the past three years. Her Little Brother didn’t take formal lessons, but I was allowed to get in the water with him and we would splash around. It’s been a good experience. Last year they were both in classes and excelling amongst their peers. They were having fun, we were proud of them and obviously we are amazing parents, tight?
Oh how do the proud fall so far from those lofty dreams? At 4 and 6 years old, they can bathe, get themselves dressed, and even do some chores – they are practically ready to step into the adult world of responsibility. In fact, they are so close, I merely need to hover over them for encouragment and support.
Happy 4th Birthday Smiling Son!
Posted: September 8, 2011 Filed under: Parenting Leave a comment »
Dear Smiling Son, today is your 4th Birthday and it has been a great couple of days. On Sunday you celebrated with your best friends. I saw videos and photos – it looked like you all had a great time. Yesterday, you got your big present from Mommy and me. We gave you a red tag-a-long bike and then we all went bike riding at Sacajawea Park in Longview – you were grinning ear to ear the whole time.
This morning, you opened the gifts your Big Sister and I got for you. A truck to “haul” Hot Wheels, and some track with a loop. You also got some wooden cars from Aunt and Uncle – you had a great time playing with all of these. But most of all, you liked the truck from your Sister because it was “long, and big!” I can tell that you adore your Big Sister.
Affection Empowers
Posted: September 1, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, Spirituality Leave a comment »
My Darling (6yo) Daughter has been super affectionate lately. Several events have conspired to create this I believe.
First, in an attempt to save some money and time, I’ve been sleeping in my truck between shifts. This means I am away from home for about 40 hours at a whack. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Next, we went camping last week and that was a lot of fun, and a lot of quality time together. Third, I’ve been working on slowing down, stressing less, and listening more – I think everyone benefits from this. And finally, I promised to take her to the store this afternoon to get a birthday present for her soon to be four year-old brother.
