It is time for an update. Bubs Bubs is seven with a birthday just around the corner. He just finished 1st Grade and had a great teacher and year. It is crazy how the dynamics change now that he is home all day. This has created an adjustment for all of us. Sensory wise, Bubs continues to have very rough moments. We praise God that ...
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“I Hate You!” he said.
"I hate you." He was mad because things weren't going his way. The issue was extremely minor but in his small view of life, he thought the issue was worth exploding over and then he lost it. This isn't the first time that I have heard these words come from my seven-year-old son's mouth. The hurtful phrase started about six months ago and ...
What is it Going to Take?
Some of the reason why my stress level is elevated has to do with our third blessing. This precious three-year-old is absolutely adorable. (There is a reason why God made him so cute.) But Little Man is trying every patient strand that I have left. Here's some background: If you have followed this blog long, you know that Bubs (our eldest ...
What’s in a Name?: Our Out-of-Sync Life
Although I don't understand 95% of Shakespeare, I do remember a few lines from his famous plays. Here is a line said by Juliet in the play Romeo and Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." While I see both sides of this concept, I believe that it is very important when naming things. With ...
Shaving Cream Finger Painting
Using shaving cream as finger paint is a fun project to do with the kids. Wonderful sensory and fine motor activity. Plus it makes your house smell really good! Place shaving cream in a pan. A jelly roll pan worked best. Add water-based paint to the shaving cream to change the color. A pan with sides works best although we did try ...
Oh, Our Little Man…
Our Little Man has humbled me more than any of our other children. In his first 2 1/2 years of life, he can frustrate me to know end and yet leave me in a heap of emotions at how adorable he is! He pulls at my heart strings as I beg God to help me remember those endearing moments. He is a challenge like no other and has ...
A New Set of Challenges
Little Man is a challenge. At two, he could drive me to need professional help. Honestly, the problem is that he is too smart. He has the vocabulary and understanding of a child twice his age. But the impulse control of a 15 month old. No lie. In Colossians 3:21 it says: Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose ...
What the First Week of Kindergarten Taught Me
Last week was Bubs' first full week of Kindergarten. To say that he was exhausted would be an understatement. So say that he loves Kindergarten would be another understatement. Looking back over this week, I have been thinking about how I did on preparing Bubs for this huge step in his life. Is there something that I should have done ...
Clarification to Mr. Rosemond
After a question and comment, I wanted to clarify my stance with Mr. Rosemond. I have only reviewed one of his books so I base my stance on The Well-Behaved Child and this weeks article refuting SPD. I typically follow a very no-nonsense approach to discipline. You did it, you were wrong, here are the consequences. Thus, I have no trouble ...
Bedtime…Or Not!
I write this post with the monitor on. Don't mind me, if I have to excuse myself every few minutes to go put my son back in bed. It has now been 65 minutes of "excusing" myself. Last week, Little Man discovered that he can climb out of his crib. Honestly, we were surprised that it took this long because frankly, he climbs on everything. But, ...