Last night I learned about paying attention to Love Languages for each of the kids. I am going to keep my eye out for a copy of that book since the name of that book keeps getting called to my attention. Anyway, we talked about giving love to the kids instead of always disciplining all the time.
I tucked in Abbie last night like normal. But I took the extra few minutes to actually crawl in bed with her and put my hands up to my eyes in a circle (like binoculars) and say "deet deet" to her. She said "deet deet" back. And we did it several more times. It made my heart sing with joy and gladness. Of course, the other two kids wanted me to do the same for them before bed as well.
Also, on the way home last night, we were listening to Christmas songs on the radio. Ashlyn started singing and dancing to The Jingle Bell Rock, and I kept having to turn my head away from the road to absorb and breathe in the moment. She was just so animated and cute! I think I take these moments for granted alot of times. And I want to breathe in the moments more often. I know they pass quickly.
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Could it be you and the girls are ready for family night time story time? I bet they would love it.
ReplyDeleteI say start out small. Go to the public library (or have one of the girls get the book from school).
Get How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess.
I bet they (and you) will love it.
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Hey Tag - thanks for saying that!! I just remembered my Grandma gave me an old family favorite story she used to read to my mother.
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