We have had a pretty set pattern for the evenings at our house. I come home and we eat dinner. We do our prayer and catechism time after dinner and then the kids have their treat. I play with the kids then they bathe and go to bed. I suspect many of you can relate.
I’ve learned that a little outside-the-box thinking is sometimes necessary. Lily and Noah have started showering instead of taking baths. For the most part, this works OK, but it can go a little long. What I’ve started doing is to have them shower before we do anything fun. Lately we have been playing Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. The last time I tried to play this with Lily she was terrified, but now she is really enjoying the story. Noah of course loves seeing the battles.
This seemed to motivate them to take a quick shower yesterday. They still left a mess, but I consider this progress. Noah seems to respond really well when there is a positive motivation and Lily is coming along too.
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