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Mama Bird · 06-30-2008, 05:30 AM

Yay! I need this so badly! Summer has been a bit difficult. We're so busy that discipline has been very lax.

I'd love an accountability partner! And don't be overly nice! I need motivation.

My goals:
1. To keep my temper and my composure with my kiddos. They deserve a Mommy who doesn't fly off the handle.

2. To post my notes, thoughts, etc. (where can I get a cheat sheet?) on the fridge or above the stove and keep one in the van and one by the nursing chair and read through them several times daily.

3. I want to get off my hiney and be a parent, and also play with them instead of directing play.

4. I want to be specific with my kids. Rather than "good job!" I want to get to "hey! Great job on _______. You did that really well."

5. Get into a bedtime routine with each kiddo. Incorporate baths, tooth brushing, praying, a book, etc.

6. Journal daily about this journey, either in an electronic format or a paper one.

I haven't read the whole book, but I'm working on it. I think it will require that I take Gone With the Wind back to the library.

06-30-2008, 05:30 AM	#4
Mama Bird Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,893	Re: ETLDTD (easy to love, difficult to discipline) - week one, day one 6/30/8 Yay! I need this so badly! Summer has been a bit difficult. We're so busy that discipline has been very lax. I'd love an accountability partner! And don't be overly nice! I need motivation. My goals: 1. To keep my temper and my composure with my kiddos. They deserve a Mommy who doesn't fly off the handle. 2. To post my notes, thoughts, etc. (where can I get a cheat sheet?) on the fridge or above the stove and keep one in the van and one by the nursing chair and read through them several times daily. 3. I want to get off my hiney and be a parent, and also play with them instead of directing play. 4. I want to be specific with my kids. Rather than "good job!" I want to get to "hey! Great job on _______. You did that really well." 5. Get into a bedtime routine with each kiddo. Incorporate baths, tooth brushing, praying, a book, etc. 6. Journal daily about this journey, either in an electronic format or a paper one. I haven't read the whole book, but I'm working on it. I think it will require that I take Gone With the Wind back to the library.

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