This summer, my goal is to teach him how to help me with much more around the house. Being home next year to home school will certainly (from what I've heard) make a bigger mess of our house - so he will have to be a part of helping to clean while Jacques is at work so we can have our family time!
Some of the things I want to teach him this summer are: sorting laundry, using the washer and dryer, folding clothes and cooking.
Some of the things I want to have him do more of is being responsible for cleaning the basement bathroom, helping with vacuuming and washing the floors. He's done these things before, but while I was working we had a cleaning lady (can we say SPOILED - I know!)
He's had a rough year and this is all changing now. With our decision to home school, we have made some disciplinary changes. He's responding well to these changes. It just goes to show me how 'teachable' children are - but you have to be willing to do YOUR part in the consistency side of things. It's not always easy, but I'm seeing the fruits of our labour in just a few weeks.
Some things that make his day:
- playing the old Xbox (that we thought was broken but managed to fix again)
- practicing the acoustic guitar - he's been in lessons for 2-3 months
- reading the series 'Diary's of a Wimpy Kid'
- doodling on anything he can find
- LEGO - a month ago, he wouldn't put it down - this has passed a little but still loves his box of Lego he got for his birthday from Orlando
- most recently, reading the series 'Geronimo Stilton' - books
He's had trouble in school this year. His grades had dropped. It's been a rough year going from an only child to the youngest child and back to an only child. I'm sure this is the trigger of much of his issues and I'm happy to report that he well on the mend. I'm excited to see his final report card from school. From what I could see in his school work, I think that his grades have gone up!
Some of his favourite shows are on Nickelodeon - sponge bob, star wars and his newest is Chaotic. We all love our TV just a bit too much over the winter so I am happy that summer is here and we are outside much more. Next is I can't wait to get the pool up & running.
We've been talking these days about the possibility of having a baby (by adoption). And like every other decision for our family, we include Noah in this as well. So we are ONLY in the exploring stages (don't get too excited yet). So when we talk about what life would be like with a baby - I can see this 'giddy' look in his eyes and he gets a little grin. That said, he is absolutely certain that he WANTS to remain the oldest child in this family (and I don't blame him). So, one day we got chatting and my little 'chatter box' starting talking about his 'list of demands' if we were ever to adopt a baby...man, did I ever listen closely!
They were:
- the baby would HAVE to stay out of HIS room.
- the baby would HAVE to pick their toys up - not like the cat and dog that leave their toys all over the place.
- he would NOT change ANY diapers - but he would rock the baby if they were sad!!!
These days (like always), I feel like the days are slipping by so fast. I feel like I miss so much from his little world even though I am so lucky to be able to stay home with him full time. Sometimes I forget the little details that make up his cuteness and I want to remember. He's got some of the most endearing qualities any little boy could have. He is such a caring & compassionate kid. My boy has been punched in the face and hit in the head, just for sticking up for someone. How much more committed can you be than that. Though I don't like what has happened, I DO love that he still continues to do what is right, rather than conforming. How proud can a momma be to hear this?
Noah, if you EVER read this KNOW without a doubt just how proud you continue to make Mommy & Daddy! Keep doing what is right and God will reward you. You ARE my little brat baby and I love you so much!!!
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Great post :)
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