Last Thursday Addison had a lot to do. He had a book report coming up and he still had about 175 pages left to read. We had a very busy schedule for the days leading up to the report due date so we had to use his time very wisely. After he got home from school I explained to him that he needed to go into the living room and read his book. He had the Jr Jazz player appearance to attend in two hours. I needed him to read while I took Hagen to soccer practice.
The next few days were scheduled out pretty tightly with things that revolved around him. Birthday parties, movies, dinner date with mom and dad and then completing a one page paper written in cursive and shoebox stage thing for his book report just to name a few. So he really needed to be using his time wisely in getting his book read whenever he could.
I was clear.
Read your book now.
Then I took Hagen to soccer.
I came home an hour later.
Addison was downstairs watching tv.
I was upset.
I was really upset.
I felt like I did a good job of explaining to him that he needed to be reading.
I asked him what his plan was. When was he going to get his reading done, if he was going to be watching tv right now?
He didn't have a plan.
I told him he couldn't go to the Jr Jazz player appearance.
He cried.
I felt bad.
I left him home to read again while I went to the store to buy his class a birthday treat for the next day.
He called me while I was at the store and apologized.
I accepted the apology and told him to get reading.
I called Adam at work and explained the situation.
I always fold with the kids and don't follow through with my threats.
I felt I had been clear, and he needed to learn a lesson.
I was going to stay strong. Strong. Strong. Strong.
When I arrived home from the store I found this note on the garage door.
Dang it. That is so cute.
How many "really's" did he put???
Seriously, frowny faces???Are you kidding me???
"Addison, grab your Jr Jazz jersey. We are going to be late for the player appearance."
He can learn his lesson next time.
:)
2 comments:
Aw, he was apparently REALLY Sorry! Hopefully he learned you were serious from it, hopefully next time he'll take you seriously. I say your your fine as long as it doesn't become a game for him. As in as long as he says sorry everything is fine. Hope he got his reading done!
-Amy
Talented K9
I love this 'Next Blog' thing. Finally got a girl. And 3 brothers to protect her lol. Thanks for letting me enjoy a glimpse of your world through your eyes! See you around!
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