Family Time

This week has definitely put some things into perspective for me. It was a tough week at work. I ended up having multiple conferences for a variety of different reasons. With close to 30 kids in my classroom, I should be on the phone constantly dealing with different issues. Unfortunately for the kids in my class, I usually tend to give some of my free time to my own children at home. I left school Friday with a very heavy heart. It is the first time I have truly been worried about a kiddo. Parents....please make sure you give your kids a big hug each and every day and tell them how much you love them. Even when they screw up!!! 

On the flip side of this coin, make sure you teach them to respect you and others. If you start by teaching your child this when they are young, your job as a parent will be much more manageable later on in life. I know I only have two children....and they are only 3 and 4, but trust me....I have seen many, many kids come through my room. You better believe I pay attention to the parents when I see the good ones come through. I have asked parents many of times during conferences how they did 'things'. As a parent, you should want the absolute best for your child. I know that I am constantly reflecting on how I deal with situations. I am by no means perfect, but I feel like I am a pretty good parent most of the time. I know that I am real with my kids. When my girls mess up, they need consequences. Consequences at their age means they might get a spanking, lose a toy, sit in time out. If you don't take the time to show them what consequences are....then one day the legal system will! Wouldn't you much rather them learn these things when you are dealing with minor consequences? 

1) If your child gets a zero on an assignment because they didn't complete the assignment, this is not the teacher's fault. The child should get punished for not doing the work. This lesson will help them get a job one day and allow them to provide for their family. 

2) Never tolerate disrespect from your child when you are having a conversation with them. One day they will be bigger than you. Do you want them in your face then?! 

3) Reward your child when they own up to their mistakes. Everyone messes up. That is okay. When you see them own a mistake and change from it....the lesson is learned. What you don't want is them deflecting everything onto someone else....aka making excuses. 

4) When your kid is going through a tough time....when everything seems to be wrong all the time, look for something, anything positive to focus on. They need a glimmer of hope to look forward to....and so do you! 

Ok...off my soap box for a little while! We had promised the girls that we would take them to Chuck E. Cheese after school on Friday. Family date night was a huge success! The girls used their gift cards from Christmas to buy their tokens. We ended up spending an hour or so playing games and picking out junk from the prize counter. Thank you Nona for the gift cards....they were much better than another toy! 

After we left Chuckie's, we went out for some yummy frozen yogurt at Menchie's! I think this might be one of my favorite places! The girls crack me up with all the junk they pile onto their yogurt. I am pretty weird about textures and mixing things, so I usually stick with one or two toppings. The girls pile in 10-12 different things! 

I got up early Saturday morning and started in on my crafting mess. I had several Etsy orders that I needed to get out before the holiday. Can I tell you what a blessing Etsy has been this month?! Normally, I am flat busted on extra cash after the holiday season. This year I have definitely been blessed with a steady stream of orders. 

This may be my most favorite shirt ever! I will def be making myself one of these! 

These will be gifts for a bachelorette party. My friend owes be BIG time! 

This was another example of me wondering how something was going to turn out and then being pleasantly surprised! 

I kinda like this funky pattern! 

I have a mile long list of other things I MUST get finished before lunch tomorrow, but that will just have to wait! 

We all cheered on the Falcons today....even though our efforts were not rewarded! 

Maybe next time! 

It has been a great weekend spent with the people that I love the most! 

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