Thursday, August 26, 2010

Proud Mama Coming Through

Sometimes my kids drive me crazy. Sometimes they make me feel like a failure. Sometimes they make me wonder if I have any clue as to what in the heck I am doing. But yesterday-well yesterday was just the opposite.

I try to never criticize my kids in front of them. Yes, I will talk with them, all of the time, about why their actions aren't right or good. But when my parents call to talk, I try not to tell them all of the bad things or trouble my kids are having, at least not when the kids are around. I feel that if they hear me saying, oh Lucas had a red day at school, he stuck his tongue out and was getting too physical; I have no idea what to do with him....well attention is attention good or bad. Instead I try and praise the kids for the good they do and tell them that is who they are.

Last night we got to go to Chuck-e-cheese. After Lucas red day-which occurred for the reasons stated, we decided he needed some more motivation to help him remember to do good at school. We told him that if he got 5 green days in a row (his class has cards for each student, green-good, yellow-warning, etc.) that we would be able to go to Chuck-e-cheese.

While there celebrating Lucas was playing ski ball. He put in five tokens so he could play several games in a row. A little kid, probably about two, came up and tried to take one of his balls. So what did Lucas do? He used one of his tokens and put it into the ski ball next to him so the boy could play. When we were eating our pizza Eric told me what occurred. And what did Lucas say? "yes, I did that because I am just being who I am"

Yes Lucas, with your heart of gold-remember that is who you are.

And well sorry as I brag some more. But Ryder rolled over from his belly to his back six times yesterday! Enjoy this cute video of his first smiles and rolling.


And don't worry I am sure my kids will do something embarrassing or mean that knocks me off my high horse. But hey have to enjoy it when those times are going good.

16 comments:

  1. Yay! I love when things like that happen! Hold on to that memory!

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  2. How sweet! Good for Lucas! And, good for Ryder! He's getting so big. Tell him to slow down, would ya?!

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  3. Brag away!! You have much to be proud of! I love those moments when my children just really do wonderful, compassionate things like that! And WTG Ryder!

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  4. What a sweet boy that Lucas is!! That is totally brag-worthy!

    And look at Ryder go. Holy cow. It looks effortless for him.

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  5. Way to go Lucas! I love how God gives us tiny glimmers of hope that we are doing a good job raising these precious lives He has given us! He is a sweet heart!

    WOW Ryder! Jayce can't even hold his head up when he is on his tummy yet!!! Look at that preemie catching up like a champ!!! Why is it that my kids are so lazy with their milestones??? Lula Mae was like 9 months old before she crawled and 16 months before she walked... looks like Jayce is going to be just as lazy! Ryder is plumping up quick isn't he?!?!? CUTIE PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If we lived near each other I would have to steal him away and cuddle stare into those beautiful eyes!

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  6. You go momma! And don't worry, they quit using those card things around junior high. I won't say the kids don't need them anymore, cause my boys are red light kinda kids.

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  7. That is my philosophy as well. Granted I am not always very good at it, but you just reinforced it, so thank you. At any rate, what a sweet boy you have. So selfless. You must be doing something right as a mom! And Yay for Ryder! I love when a babies have their firsts. So exciting.

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  8. Oh, bless Lucas' heart! That's such a sweet story. And I love seeing Ryder. He's really going to grow up! So cute! I don't think Madeline even rolled that early! ;)

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  9. How cool is Lucas!? So cool!! And Ryder just blew me away! And you are right...it is going to start snow balling now. So awesome!

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  10. Awww, that is awesome, momma! Brag away!

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  11. Isnt that such a wonderful feeling! Good job!

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  12. Loved the video and so proud of Lucas. I think that is grandpa's right. See you soon.

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  13. You are doing just great mommy! I try not to talk about my kids in front of them either. Kids internalize more than we realize.

    Ryder is so cute! Love the little milestones!

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  14. Oh Emily...what precious news...both written and visual. Love you guys! Can't wait to come down there.

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  15. Great story! I love when they "get it" all on their own. So happy he got to go. Chuck E Cheese is an grea incentive for anything!

    Look at your littest guy, such a sweetie. I just love babies.

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  16. Oh my gosh! Ryder is amazing. None of my kids ever rolled over like that, so early! Of course I was never a big fan of tummy time so it is totally my fault!
    Lucas is so sweet to share his coins!

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