Here we go again....
My oldest son has been through more than your average child. His first years were plagued with surgeries and setbacks. The naive new mom I was allowed me to push through the frustration, and disappointments and endure. By the time he started school, we seemed to be in a new wave of possibilities. I chose to retain him for a 2nd year of K in a new school. His birthday is July 6th, and being small and young it made the most sense. It was one of the best things I could have done. 1st grade was a year full of successes with all therapies being dropped by the end of the year, and reading and writing flowing nicely. Aaaah, a sigh of relief....
Fast forward to now, remembering the previous golf cart post. I am now beginning to rethink 4 kids, 3 very close in age and teen years.
We are part of a small group with our church called Young Families. It really only has 3 of us who have little kids, the leaders whose kids are the other 2 families with the young kids, and another couple that has 2 teen daughters, one who has cerebral palsy. The group meets, eats and the kids play while the adults fellowship. It is nice to belong to something sometimes so we enjoy this time. Last night they came to our house for some swimming, horseback riding, golf cart riding, and general play. While we ate the kids seemed to kinda run rampant in my house. It was OK until #1 who still cannot have electronics first was playing the Wii, then when reprimanded, the DSI, then next the TV. Once we clarified the rules still apply he went and brought the golf cart to the house, and was attempting to joy ride. Neither my husband nor I even asked him to get it!! I couldn't have been more shocked at his boldness. But this wasn't the kicker.
One of the families was not present so there was room to eat out on our deck. There are no stairs leading to the ground at this time so the only way in or out is from the sliding glass door. Joey had to spend some time with us adults so when he headed inside out of habit at first he locked the door as he closed it. It was pretty clear this particular time was an accident. But, since my husband tends to be a jokester with the kids Joey unlocked it, quickly locked it again, and smiled. Dad was standing at the door and I believe he was trying to play around with him still. He didn't walk away or smile, but Dad saw no humor as there were people there. He unlocked it, and Dad went and "spoke" to him, subject done, right? Wrong!
We continued talking as the kids got in swimming suits, you know how slow adults can be to move from chatting in a group. Then the kids decided to ride bikes because we were still on the deck. I didn't see it, but hubby who was sitting by the door said Joey came and locked it again. Sadly, this time there were no children inside to unlock it. As we hollered for a child, no one noticed of course I could see my husband's face get red. I think he would have beaten the child if he was in reach. #2 rides down by us and I ask her to come unlock the door. She takes what feels like forever to do so, and then my husband goes to "find" his son.
All is well that ends well and our friends leave having a great time. My oldest however has reached a new level of consequence.
Man, am I not looking forward to the next few years!!!!!
Fast forward to now, remembering the previous golf cart post. I am now beginning to rethink 4 kids, 3 very close in age and teen years.
We are part of a small group with our church called Young Families. It really only has 3 of us who have little kids, the leaders whose kids are the other 2 families with the young kids, and another couple that has 2 teen daughters, one who has cerebral palsy. The group meets, eats and the kids play while the adults fellowship. It is nice to belong to something sometimes so we enjoy this time. Last night they came to our house for some swimming, horseback riding, golf cart riding, and general play. While we ate the kids seemed to kinda run rampant in my house. It was OK until #1 who still cannot have electronics first was playing the Wii, then when reprimanded, the DSI, then next the TV. Once we clarified the rules still apply he went and brought the golf cart to the house, and was attempting to joy ride. Neither my husband nor I even asked him to get it!! I couldn't have been more shocked at his boldness. But this wasn't the kicker.
One of the families was not present so there was room to eat out on our deck. There are no stairs leading to the ground at this time so the only way in or out is from the sliding glass door. Joey had to spend some time with us adults so when he headed inside out of habit at first he locked the door as he closed it. It was pretty clear this particular time was an accident. But, since my husband tends to be a jokester with the kids Joey unlocked it, quickly locked it again, and smiled. Dad was standing at the door and I believe he was trying to play around with him still. He didn't walk away or smile, but Dad saw no humor as there were people there. He unlocked it, and Dad went and "spoke" to him, subject done, right? Wrong!
We continued talking as the kids got in swimming suits, you know how slow adults can be to move from chatting in a group. Then the kids decided to ride bikes because we were still on the deck. I didn't see it, but hubby who was sitting by the door said Joey came and locked it again. Sadly, this time there were no children inside to unlock it. As we hollered for a child, no one noticed of course I could see my husband's face get red. I think he would have beaten the child if he was in reach. #2 rides down by us and I ask her to come unlock the door. She takes what feels like forever to do so, and then my husband goes to "find" his son.
All is well that ends well and our friends leave having a great time. My oldest however has reached a new level of consequence.
Man, am I not looking forward to the next few years!!!!!
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