Look at this picture. Cute little girl just sitting quietly, enjoying nature, basking in the sun. Picture perfect, right? In reality, this little girl was sitting in time out on that rock for some manner of disobedience while we were camping a few weeks ago.Today we were outside and our 7 year old neighbor was playing with Anna. Maggie loves to lead the pretending since she is the youngest in her own family, but she is older than my kids. Anna complies with everything Maggie tells her to do. I asked Anna, "You sure like to do whatever Maggie says! Why don't you listen to Mommy that way?" Anna looked at me squarely and said, "Mommy, do you know why I don't listen to you?" "Why?", I asked, expecting some grand revelation that would change my parenting style with her or something. "Because I don't WANT to, that's why".
What did I say to that? Nothing. Outsmarted by a 3 year old. Man, that girl can be a spitfire. Any ideas on how to handle a 3-year-old-going-on-30???
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My sweet friend and awesome mother...keep on doing what you are doing! I can tell you that I just finished a Bible Study on Lisa Whelchel's book, Creative Correction. Some great ideas and a lot of encouragement for me! I have enjoyed you and your family, unfortunately from a great distance! I am thankful though, that I can keep updated. BTW, you look so happy and your children are SO beautiful! What a blessed man Chad is!
My sweet friend and awesome mother...keep on doing what you are doing! I can tell you that I just finished a Bible Study on Lisa Whelchel's book, Creative Correction. Some great ideas and a lot of encouragement for me! I have enjoyed you and your family, unfortunately from a great distance! I am thankful though, that I can keep updated. BTW, you look so happy and your children are SO beautiful! What a blessed man Chad is!
HI,
I am a friend of Chad's from college and he sent me a link to your blog through facebook...I HAD to comment on this one as I have a 4 yr old boy who is very much like her!! I say he is "full throttle" all day every day and doesn't try to hide his disobedience.
Have you read the Ginger Plowman's book "Don't Make Me Count to Three" ? It is excellent in addressing the heart of your children and I find it very helpful.
I enjoy the pics and your blog!
Some people say that girls are easier than boys, but Emily seems to be just what you are describing with Anna...a real spitfire, whereas my boys are a little bit more shapable. It is so hard, but continue being consistent and pray pray pray! Pray that someday God will use her personality for his glory.
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