It's very easy to look at yesterday with a happy feeling. It is already accomplished, girls were in rare form of good behavior. Even I was surprised at how quickly they listened. As long as we shake our sillies they seem to have no problems interacting with each other. They are like sisters with their on again off again friendship.
Using words is a challenge, but one they are engaged in wholeheartedly, until those tongues do as they are supposed to. I often wonder if I am setting them up for greater frustration, because I give them words to express what they are trying to say. Others won't do that! I have to ask more and let them think out loud.
Friday was a good day. After breakfast I asked them to sit down with a book and they did just that. There was the usual quarreling about which book to start with. But they happily did it. I asked them to help their friend put her sock on and Caidence quickly tried to do it. I was in shock. I guess it was a test day for them. I know they understand simple things and can do them quickly and easily. With my own children I made the mistake of taking this as the expectation for all of the days. I reasoned that I have seen you do it, when I said it he first time. I assumed the delays were rebellion and I know that isn't the case, now. Sometimes it is and sometimes the words still scramble in their minds here and there. Sometimes they have to consider the consequences. Thinking about it is not rebellion. I am sure I have made that mistake many times.
I don't mind reminding the children, but if they can learn to listen the first time, I think it to their advantage to hone that skill.
I am not too upset about making that mistake, although my conscience would want me to have erred on the side of mercy. I don't think I did. Mercy shows God to the children more than sternness.
They may take advantage but God always backs you up.
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