Just popping in for a moment tonight to say that we've had a much more positive day. Last night I prayed with the younger boys that they'd use their imaginations more today, and they did.
At breakfast I announced that we had "free play" this morning and then after lunch we'd have a compulsory ride to a local shopping centre for a couple of errands including the 100 yen shop. Then after we returned home we would sit down and indulge in the Top Gear Challenges DVD that the boys received for Christmas.
We had a lovely morning. They played, imaginatively, we pottered around and leisurely did various things (no sewing).
We monitored the cricket. Enjoyed the rapidly falling wickets of the Indians this morning, didn't enjoy the rapidly falling wickets of the Aussies this afternoon. Oh well.
After lunch we did as I'd outlined and it all went smoothly. They were happy, we were happy. The Top Gear DVD was hilarious, even though we'd seen a lot of it before we still were doubling over in laughter. My face hurt and tears ran!
Now they're all tucked up in bed and we're indulging in some Plum Pudding and icecream. Ah, lovely day.
They really do appreciate having a rough outline to a day. A totally blank, spontaneous day occasionally works, but more often it fails badly.
Tomorrow's plan? Maybe our "local" theme park with our annual passes. The weather is cool (around 10 degrees), but blue skies are great and if it isn't too windy then it isn't too bad outside at all. Lovely not to be bound by school schedules, though, I must say.
Happy to hear your day went easier than the previous day. I have always found (since I've been the grown-up anyway) that post Christmas feels like a let down somehow. And yes, structure to our days make a big difference.
ReplyDeletePraying you guys enjoy a special few days together enjoying your "differences" and "sameness".
Love Maree