4.3.2.1.....LET'S GO!!

4.3.2.1.....LET'S GO



Sunday, August 23, 2009

PARENTING

It has been a little bit since I last posted. Not a whole lot has been going on besides for the typical raising children routine. This past week I was consumed with the overwhelming feeling of hopeless parenting. The kids, mostly the oldest has been portraying characteristic traits/flaws that sadden my heart-how to teach a child sensitivity, selflessness, loving kindness and humility do not seems to be making any headway. BUT, I was reminded today at church of our sinful nature and how it is not in our human nature to have these Godly traits. Anyway, for everyone out there who loves Parenting-GREAT....this was not my week, but we will keep persisting!
We did have wonderful weekend. The weather has cooled and we have enjoyed some wonderful cool nights. The kids had a blast at a friends birthday party, Becca was so happy to come home with a big bag of candy-all her own. Today we were able to get out and enjoy a bike ride along the river. The kids love exploring and with a cooler breeze it was a beautiful night.

Becca did great at home without Brayden this week. She and Andrea spent a lot of time playing babies. Both her and Andrea love listening to Music and on a couple mornings requested to listen to music rather than Sesame Street.


Brayden has been all boy this week-a good and bad thing. Today he discovered a snail complete with shell-there is always something
Okay, they really are looking at something. We discovered some very bright Goldfinches feasting on sunflowers along the river.



Brayden still loves his bike, the faster the better...as long as he wins.


It was actually warm enough for Brayden to get in the water fountain today, the girls decided it was a little too cold. As usual, Becca was the one to take a fall.


Andrea was determined to get undressed and go in the fountain, she shocked me when she actually put her hand in the water before retreating. This weekend she finally sat on the potty. Most of the time when I ask her if she needs to sit on the potty she yells NO. The past two days she did sit for me but no action, we do however need to sing at least three rounds of Jesus Loves Me and This Little Light on Mine. So, I have been spending a lot of time in the bathroom singing.


The deal with Brayden was if he went in the fountain he couldn't complain about being cold after he got out. This was his solution for getting warm-it worked quite well.







It has been a while since we have biking on the bridge, the kids were all excited because the water fountains were working.


Off we go!










2 comments:

Wife, Mother and photographer said...

I love it!! You got some really great pics today. I especially love the individual ones of the kids, and you nailed the one of Brayden biking, your panning is great on that one!

Sharon said...

Great pics Beth! The bird is beautiful. I told Kevin I was glad I read your blog last night. I had some moments with parenting this week and it was good to hear that someone else had some tough days too. Hope this week goes well--you are such a good mom.