Yesterday I mentioned trying to do better at being conscious of what I say before I say it. And today I did a lot better at that.
So my Change for Day 7 is to take that one step further. I plan NOT to argue with my 8 Yr Old.
You see, he can be the sweetest, kindest most intense little person I have EVER met. And yet he can be equally as stubborn and challenging and argumentative. (not sure WHERE he gets that from)
Yes Mom, I know.. Paybacks!!!
But what I have learned lately by reading about parenting smarty pants kids and watching he and his father argue until they don't even remember what they are arguing about, is that I don't need to engage in that behavior.
WHY in the world would I argue with an 8 Year Old? Hellloooo! While I DO listen to the child, allow his opinions to be heard and his choices to be his own. I will not engage in an argument with him.
At least for this Day 7 Challenge... I'll keep you posted! *wink*
PS, if you want to track the 12 Days of changes, you can find the last 6 days here!