What We’re Doing

What We’re Working On

• For the little one, not screaming or crying to get her way. Requiring more time between screaming and a second opportunity to ask for something properly (i.e., more significant consequence since she’s older and has a greater understanding of what she’s doing wrong, and what she should be doing instead)
• Not complaining at the table. In fact, not saying ANYTHING negative about the meal at the table (e.g., Mom, I’m not complaining, but, I really don’t prefer this at all. It is not one of your better meals.)
• Talking about gifts– Every good gift and every perfect gift comes from above. Using the season to help them become givers.
• Obeying– not on their own terms, or after they fully understand why.

What’s Working

• Letting the older ones study memory verses when they can’t sleep at night.
• Everybody finally able to help wash dishes, dry dishes, or sweep, after mealtimes.
• Talking about repentance at breakfast.
• Reading through the gospel at Matthew at breakfast (not everything, but most everything). Discussing each story particularly as it relates to salvation.
• Reading through Proverbs and praying with Daddy at night.

What’s Not Working

• Going walking each morning
• Keeping Bedrooms Clean
• Still not doing great with letters/ thank you notes
• Still haven’t talked about Saul and leaning on his own understanding
• Mom yelling at the dog. I have to figure out a way to keep her from barking at squirrels and joggers.

Ideas Sifting Through My Head

• Fear and parenting
• Being a keeper at home (doesn’t mean being a baker of bread from scratch, et cetera)
• Dealing with the personalities of my children– loving them for who they are by helping them become who God wants them to be.