Love is Kind

Love is Kind

Today’s Dare

In addition to saying nothing
negative to your spouse again today,
do at least one unexpected gesture
as an act of kindness. 

Today, even though I strive to be kind to my husband, he almost didn't allow it. Every time I attempted to do something nice for him out of the blue he would tell me not to worry about it... or that he would do it later... Unless I anticipated his needs, like making his lunch before he asked or tried to do it himself, or fixing his plate for dinner.... I did change all the diapers today after he got home from work, and attempted to keep the kids away from him for a little bit when he came home for lunch.

I didn't say anything negative to Jason today, so at least that went as planned. I also, (following the advice of the book that I am reading... Thank you Book Club!) I tried to show Jason my affection whenever there was a chance. Also, building him up, for example, when he told someone that I could draw better I made it a point to focus on his ability to draw cartoons,  while I cant. Or, when he talked about his day at work, or how he was doing in a video game... I paid attention and gave positive feedback.

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On another note, Madi, has learn so many new words since coming to GA. It amazing how being around strangers (who don't know her signs for things) made it easier for her to talk. I guess when everyone isn't anticipating what she wants and she actually has to ask... makes a difference.

Kota had a "fit" today... his first one since we came to GA... it was BAD! Kicking and Screaming for about 20 mins. I was really disappointed in him. And, I don't have any sympathy, because he brought that on himself.

Xavier had a pretty good day today, other than not taking a nap... which got him grounded to the play room... BIG punishment there!

Jaemi had a great day... with few problems for once... he was the only child that I didn't have to fuss at ALL day. Although now that it is bedtime... well that is always a struggle.

Its like my children have forgotten how to turn their brains off. And, all manners, and discipline that they did have are disappearing fast, with so many ppl around they have so many options on who they are going to listen to. They are smart enough to know... to listen to the one who lets them do what they want... I am hoping that when we get into our house they will get a little better, back on track and on schedule. Wish me luck...

with all things in my life! lol