So what now..
Now that the floors are done, I have the slow process of painting, trimming, cleaning and decluttering!
Not a real fun job, but praying the dividends will be nice!
I am also starting to reap the not so great dividends of two little kids who have been through a lot this summer :(
Hannah is..
having language issues--expected, but still needs to work through!
having bathroom issues--some expected, others beyond my imagination!
having 'deer in the headlights' look again--think 'fight, flight, or freeze' response to stress, can be as simple stress as asking her a question.
having school issues--same as above, but highly exaggerated.
Caleb is..
having immense listening issues--always been an issue, now times 3!
having the 'freeze' response to questions--normal, but again highly exaggerated.
having boundary issues--now also pulling Hannah in too.
Now understand this is not every moment, nor everyday.
We have had some amazing times and amazing breakthroughs this summer also.
But we do need to get back on a schedule for all of our sakes.
As I said, I still have lots to do to have the house put back together, I need to get Drew ready to head off to WSU in 3 weeks, and still need to schedule for the coming school year.
I would covet your prayers as we head into this adjustment time.
School is always hard for the kids, hence stressful for all of us. Any great ideas would be appreciated!!
I am working on a surprise box with immediate prizes for the kids. Something that is paid out later is never a real good motivator.
Now that the floors are done, I have the slow process of painting, trimming, cleaning and decluttering!
Not a real fun job, but praying the dividends will be nice!
I am also starting to reap the not so great dividends of two little kids who have been through a lot this summer :(
Hannah is..
having language issues--expected, but still needs to work through!
having bathroom issues--some expected, others beyond my imagination!
having 'deer in the headlights' look again--think 'fight, flight, or freeze' response to stress, can be as simple stress as asking her a question.
having school issues--same as above, but highly exaggerated.
Caleb is..
having immense listening issues--always been an issue, now times 3!
having the 'freeze' response to questions--normal, but again highly exaggerated.
having boundary issues--now also pulling Hannah in too.
Now understand this is not every moment, nor everyday.
We have had some amazing times and amazing breakthroughs this summer also.
But we do need to get back on a schedule for all of our sakes.
As I said, I still have lots to do to have the house put back together, I need to get Drew ready to head off to WSU in 3 weeks, and still need to schedule for the coming school year.
I would covet your prayers as we head into this adjustment time.
School is always hard for the kids, hence stressful for all of us. Any great ideas would be appreciated!!
I am working on a surprise box with immediate prizes for the kids. Something that is paid out later is never a real good motivator.
3 comments:
Your floors look great!
Sorry to hear the kids are having some extra challenges with being out of their routine. I will be praying for them and for you to have wisdom in loving them and helping them!
Praying for you all!!
Think you'll ever be bored??? :)
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