First Full Week - Check

Lawson's first full week of Kindergarten is behind him. It was an ok week, but not great. I think the hyper issues are presenting themselves very quickly and we are already beginning the new strategies to help him keep it under control. I spoke with his teacher yesterday afternoon and I think the key to his success will be her - she is great!

He is having a very hard time staying in his seat and sitting still at group time. He wants to wander around or wiggle and it disturbs the other children in the class. Mrs. Cline has given him a "wiggle cushion" but she said he hasn't quite gotten the idea of it yet. She is going to explain it more to him in the upcoming week and hopefully it will help.

I am also going to start a chart system at home to go along with his marks at school - this will also implement a reward system and give him a reason to do what he needs to do. I am sure it will be a long process to get him where he needs to be and for him to be able to stay in his seat when he is supposed to be there. But, with the support I feel I have from his teacher, it should also be a relatively easy process.

As far as life in general, it is good. We are busy, as usual, but I am very proud of myself because I have made it a point to have Lawson home, bathed and in bed by 8:00 pm every night. Every now and then there are exceptions, but not usually. He doesn't sleep well anyway so I want him in bed as early as possible so he can get some rest for each day.

I am learning discipline along with Lawson which will be good in the long run for both of us. I should have kept us on a schedule from the start, but we just love being on the go! I am also trying to organize this crazy house in the evenings after I get him settled...we have way too much stuff and not nearly enough room for it - I think this happens to everyone, especially if you have a kid ;)

I am also working very hard on my Thirty-One business and it continues to bless me! I have four wonderful ladies on my team now and I will promote to Senior Consultant this month. I never thought it would be such a wonderful blessing when I started, but I have prayed for it to be and I know God is answering that prayer. We definitely need the extra income it provides and the friendships I have made and am continuing to make are priceless. It is wonderful working for a company that is so good to their consultants and to be able to spread the love of my Jesus through this business - that is the greatest blessing of all!

So, life goes on and I keep feeling blessed - I hope you are too!

Tahra