tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post8278068288424193849..comments2024-03-14T13:50:41.178-07:00Comments on the polished pickle: Parenting with pizazz.Megan Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04586723080409475349noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-91253493812489020202010-09-24T14:21:56.860-07:002010-09-24T14:21:56.860-07:00these pictures are so great.these pictures are so great.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367253838866005395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-20617466336948629442010-09-23T16:50:09.105-07:002010-09-23T16:50:09.105-07:00I love everything about this post :)I love everything about this post :)Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-4217550172085123342010-09-23T13:35:18.485-07:002010-09-23T13:35:18.485-07:00sorry...wish i had a magic wand for you and me, bu...sorry...wish i had a magic wand for you and me, but i just take comfort in the fact that at least my children aren't plotting to kill each other like Laman and Lemuel do in the B.O.M.<br /><br />So i tell myself...if Mother Sariah can do it...then i guess i have a pretty good chance at it...<br /><br />So check back with me in about 5 more years and i'll tell you how the wilderness is doing...lolMargaret Alexis Tuinei nee (Dennison)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16848477615618980508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-83357455649974674902010-09-23T12:30:23.014-07:002010-09-23T12:30:23.014-07:00i heard a great tip from a mom of 3 soon to be 4 b...i heard a great tip from a mom of 3 soon to be 4 boys last sunday. i have yet to try it out my bunch...when the kids fight make them do something silly together like...walk around the block holding hands...(probably when they are older this would be funny) but anything that would make them laugh....like make pig noises...something silly...when they are laughing make them hug....now wish me luck....another idea i'm going to try...good habit/service cards...when they are fighting they have to pick a card with a "service" written on it and then perform that service for the person they were fighting with....another idea from last sunday.Kat & Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928793132923566662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-7901263176115461382010-09-22T09:48:23.728-07:002010-09-22T09:48:23.728-07:00We have a "good deeds" chart that we put...We have a "good deeds" chart that we put check marks on when a nice unprovoked action is spotted. For instance, clearing a dish without asking, doing something nice for the other, Elyott reading sheamus a book, Sheamus comforting the baby when he's fussy. It makes them feel great when their good deed is noticed, and a lot of times they are surprised to have me point out that what they did was a good deed in the first place. I think it helps them recognize the good choices they make and makes them more aware of the importance of caring for people outside themselves. Once all the check marks are filled, they get to do something special. <br /><br />Boys are tough though. I have an nurturing older sister and almost three years younger brother dynamic. come back and ask me in a couple years when Sonny is old enough to fight with Sheamus :)teamBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267456558246644513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-51147857815243623132010-09-22T09:13:50.435-07:002010-09-22T09:13:50.435-07:00that area does look amazing. my husband and i are...that area does look amazing. my husband and i are moving up to portland in a year or so and can't wait to explore...sorry no tips on being nicer :( but it is sweet they held hand.chelsey meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542339280165128501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-52573563416342943362010-09-22T07:04:56.196-07:002010-09-22T07:04:56.196-07:00such a brave mom you are! i love your red TOMS......such a brave mom you are! i love your red TOMS...mine are gray. And I love that you carry the baby in your hiking bag :) And I REALLY REALLY love your bangs. I'm obsessing over getting bangs and you may have just made my decision for me.*Lesli*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13381021568489621274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-83934357551601599792010-09-22T05:28:48.585-07:002010-09-22T05:28:48.585-07:00I'm glad you didn't see any cougars! I hav...I'm glad you didn't see any cougars! I have nightmares like that sometimes. <br />I'm also trying to get my boys to be nicer to each other. I think you have the right idea in mind though--teaching them to work together on a common goal. I think even if they do work together for just a small moment, the consistency of that over time will help them grow closer, I think. Siblings will butt heads. I sure did with mine and now I'm a lot closer with them than I thought I would be. You're doing a fantastic job. Keep it up!Trapper and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927285498052283457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-66825762243579806592010-09-21T20:51:44.916-07:002010-09-21T20:51:44.916-07:00awesome camping trip!
pst. love your hair dark!awesome camping trip!<br /><br />pst. love your hair dark!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058256192583515265noreply@blogger.com