The kids have merely been in school ONE full day, and BAM!
Autumn had homework, but supposedly left it at school, and said since she REALLY wants to see this movie on Friday night, and really wants this week to be perfect, she would like to use her “Homework Pass.” I know that her teacher does a reward system with these passes, but I don’t really know if Autumn has one or not.. So, I messaged her teacher. I didn’t get a response last night, so I trusted that she was telling me the truth. I still haven’t heard from her teacher about that, but I went ahead and gave her the
“pass.” I also started reading a chapter from a book per night to the kids. The teachers said they can test on these for their AR goals, and so Autumn took hers today and got an 80%!! yay!
However… this morning, before going to school, Austin told me that Autumn had text one of his friends and said “F-you!” omg!! NO!! This is the last thing I ever expected one of my precious children to EVER do.. crap! I told her that she was going to need to apologize to this kid. It doesn’t matter if she likes him or what she thinks of him, but she needed to do the right thing. I don’t ever want to hear that she talks like this to anyone. I told her that I don’t care what kind of people THEY might be, she needs to always say and do the right things. never be rude or insulting to others. it’s hurtful. (I took her chromebook away, until she apologizes, and in front of Austin, so he can be the witness and report back to me). We’ll see how that goes tonight.
Earlier this morning, when I was waking up Adam, he was half asleep and said he doesn’t like my kisses, and won’t wake up if I continue giving him kisses… say WHAAAT?? I told him that hurt my feelings.. lol little punk. he’s going to be getting MORE kisses… haha
Let’s see what else… Austin tries to negotiate with me on many things. He begs for just ONE more chapter of reading every night. He claims they are just so short, and it’s not taking much time at all to read. He wants more. He also loves sleeping with a fan in his room. I tucked both boys in their respective bunks last night. I leave the room, only to come back a few minutes later, and see that BOTH boys are up on the top bunk, Austin is talking.. Adam is sleeping.. the fan is tilted upward to blow directly on them. Austin even hauled up his king size blanket to sleep with.. But, when Adam woke up this morning, he did mention that Austin hogs the bed, and he doesn’t want him sleeping with him anymore. lol
They all begged me to buy ice cream sandwiches because they’re the BEST!! oh and Gatorade.. so.. guess what this mom did.. she bought both things.. BUT, these are going to be treated as rewards though.. just watch!!
Trying whatever it takes to motivate the kids to make good choices for more than just a day.. can we do it, please??
All in a Day 