Thursday, August 13, 2009

I'm Picking My Battles



Most days I pick my battles. I have found that often times the struggles are minor and just giving in to unimportant demands is ok. Just as long as they don't realize you're giving in. Although mother always knows best, sometimes it's better to let them think they're smarter, because it won't be long before they realize they are in fact wrong!

Battles Not Fought Today:

*Sponge Bob PJ's in the middle of the day - Mikey
*Sucking ketchup off french fries and double dipping - Mikey
*Being independent and pouring his own milk - Zach
*Extra snuggle time waking up from nap - Eli
*Kissing the tv - Mikey
*Replaying the Dell Lolli-Pop commercial 15 times - Mikey
*Two Snacks - Mikey, Zach, Jacob
*Dancing on the table - Mikey
*Helping fold laundry (as in unfolding it faster than I can put it away) - Mikey

Battles Fought (and WON!)

*Homework - Jacob & Zach
*Reading - Jacob & Zach
*Shoes put away - Neal, Jacob, Zach
*No biting - Mikey
*No playing Neal's PSP - Mikey
*Running away in the parking lot - Mikey

Battles Fought (and LOST!)

*Sprite in a big cup vs Juice in a sippy - Mikey

All in all I think I've come out on top!

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