One Thing and Another

An Interesting Start

Reason #1-We were off to an inconsistent start with our school this year.

We started ... then went away ... then had visitors. We started back up ... then the boys went on a field trip for a few days.
Throw in a couple sleepovers at Granny and Grandad's house and you can see how it might be difficult to get some momentum.

 

Reason #2-We are adjusting to having a lot busier schedule than last year.

Last year we had few programs and fewer friends so there was really nothing but time every day.

Now that we're back in our community (where we belong) we have an abundance of both.

The boys have Kung-Fu twice a week. Also, piano, Co-op class with accompanying homework, and French instruction.

 

When we sit down to do our school work we need to have laser focus and good time management skills.
Or in other words, I need to be Mother-Nag-a-Lot until we get into a rhythm.

On an unrelated topic, I've noticed that the boys' grandparents see them in a completely different light than I do. An almost ... rose coloured light.

In case there are any doubters I have included some real life examples.

 

Names have been changed to protect identities.

 

Say one of the boys is caterwauling at the piano while playing a song. I might leave the room before I start to giggle.

Anan might say, "That child sings like an angel. Never misses a note. Beautiful."

 

Or, say I am complaining about the lack of motivation that the children are showing.

Apdnarg might say, "Oh! And I suppose you are never a slacker? Because usually kids copy what they see from their parents."

 

Or, say I send out some school work that I totally expect they should be able to.

Ynnarg might call to tell me, "They are geniuses! Absolute geniuses. There's nothing to difficult for them."

 

Or, say I'm mentioning how difficult it was to get them to cooperate when shopping for Fall clothes.

Dadnarg might say, "Well, why would you take them shopping? Boys don't like shopping. They're typical boys."

 

Do you see what I'm up against? Total positivity!!
No wonder the boys love spending time with their grandparents.