Truth be known, the microwave project wasn't worked on tonight because Wes ended up working late. He came home around 5:15 for about 15 minutes and then headed back to work again until 9:00.
The significance of Wes working late = missing math teacher - ack!
I have observed him quite a bit over the past week and decided to try my hardest to remain calm, not loose my temper or get upset, and try to make it through tonight's multiplication lesson. I must say, we were NOT off to a good start! Avery was in tears before we were out of the parking lot at school this afternoon. I mean, really?!? The whining, moaning, tears continue on the ride home and we spend the first 30 minutes talking through it all. I tried the approach mentioned above (calm, patient, etc) and finally said, "to heck with this" and we had a "come to Jesus meeting." I did manage to stay calm, not raise my voice or anything but finally laid down the law - no more of this bad attitude or whining!
Guess what? We had an awesome night of multiplication work!!! I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact that I may have mentioned something about stopping at Bruster's for ice cream on Friday if she improved all of the above :)
We wrapped up the evening cuddling in her bed watching Home Alone 2 on her new TV. It was such an enjoyable time (math and all)!
3 comments:
Awesome post today. Glad you guys worked through it. I'd help if I were there. I love math.
P.S. Thanks for the ammo, I'll just keep asking you in the forum, "Hey, is that microwave in". :)
I love the "come to Jesus meeting." I have those quite often with my 8 year old and they work - sometimes lol cute photo of you guys all snuggled up!
So sweet, love this picture of the two of you!
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