Today's theme is brought to you by the LOVELY Jenny, at Absolutely Bananas. If you don't read Jenny, you should. I got to meet her and she is just lovely and wonderful. I can't wait to spend more time with her.
Today's theme was perfect, because I am reading the book "10 Days to a Less Defiant Child" by Jeffery Bernstein. It is going to help us with the oppositional defiance disorder that Bacon has. It is having us focus less on the BAD behavior and more on the good. It is also having us focus less on what we think we are doing wrong, and what we are doing right, so this will help me reinforce that we are indeed learning from each other in our journey!
10. Love. Unending heart wrenching throw yourself in front of a speeding train kind of love. As much as he makes me want to jump into traffic some days I would do ANYTHING to protect him. I would cut off my arm or leg for him. I would die for him.
9. Kids say the darnedest things! Whether it is analyzing what his poop looks like, or him telling us about his boobies, hysterical laughter is sure to ensue.
8. Farting is funny. No matter what a fart will always get a laugh.
7. Water is magical. From the time he was born water calmed him right down. I think he is part fish. I learned too that when I need a time out a bath will calm me down too!
6. Routine can be learned. Mr. T was always a "fly by the seat of your pants" man. His parents are that way, so he was too. I am not. I never have been, although I have lightened up over the years. Bacon however cannot stray very far from his routine. I am glad, because routine gives him structure and makes him feel in control. He taught Mr. T this. Now Mr. T knows that routine is IMPORTANT.
5. Mothers do have instincts. I knew that something was off with Bacon's behavior early on. I didn't want to admit it, no parent ever does. I took the blame that it was my fault and that I was too indulgent. I know now when something doesn't seem or feel right it isn't and to speak up and go with it.
4. Laughter is the best medicine. There is nothing better than the sound of his laugh. That deep uncontrollable belly laugh that he has when something is hysterical. It makes me feel better every time I hear it.
3. Jello isn't all that bad. I still don't love it, but he loves to make it and eat it, so we have a lot of it on hand.
2. Spray cream on your finger or in a bowl is better than a brand new toy train.
1. I would change nothing in my life for every single moment that I have with him.
7 comments:
Yes, this is fantastic. I may have to do this, too. And go visit Jenny!
I was going to suggest 1.2.3 Magic it worked for us. Then as I was going to comment there is was on the bottom of the page. My son is 14 and to this day if I start counting he will cave in and stop the behavior what ever it is at the moment. He has Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD.
Aw, that last one got me all teary!
And I have to say thank you for your hilarious comments lately! You have totally made me laugh so much, makes the dog days of summer almost bearable! :) THANKS!
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! :)
Totally agree with #8. I have a two-year old boy who proudly announces it every time he "toots". I know I am supposed to be teaching him manners, but it makes me laugh every time!
I love this list, especially #1 which gave me goosebumps (what can I say, I'm a sap!!) Thanks for playing along and the super-sweet intro!!
I love the list i can totally relate! thanks for the great post
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