We started a new rewards program for the boys where they do things without being asked and they get stars that they can trade in for rewards. For instance, getting ready in the morning without being told over and over again to eat, or put shoes on, or brush teeth, or pack lunch box and back pack without being told, cleaning your spot at the table. This morning was wonderful...every one was up and dressed before I came downstairs at 6:15. They both earned all stars plus some for doing extra chores. After school was a whole different story. Jared was pretty good....had to be asked a couple of times to clean up his mess so he lost a star and Jacob went downhill fast once he got home from his after school activity. These days are always hard because he is tired and hungry when he gets home and the last thing he wants to do is homework and practice the guitar. He did it....but it was a struggle and we lost some stars along the way. He did turn himself around before bedtime which I am super proud of and acknowledge his wrongs and decided he would end on a good note.
He is having to make a poster this week in class on the circulation system and give a presentation. He worked on it all weekend and when he went to class today his teacher told him he had done most of it incorrect. He was not a happy camper and said, "Maybe I need to pay a little more attention in class so I don't waste my time". I think it is happening people....I think he is figuring out it is better to listen the first time. :-) He sure is growing up and it is scary for me and I think him as well. I love and hate how much more independent he is. He is needing me less and less everyday. I can not believe in 1 week he will be 9 years old. What happened to my little red headed baby. :(
Kenny had to work late because it is the 1st. I wanted to make some no-bake cookies so he would have a little snack at work and it took me two batches to get them to harden. He said they were very good. The boys ended up eating some of the other ones with a spoon. :-)
Katie and I went on a peanut butter hunt again today. They still don't have the good kind but we did find some of 2nd best (Black Cat). I am not sure I will ever get use to the prices here either. I spent $23.00 for 3 jars of peanut butter. It was about $8.00 a jar. Ugh!!!
We always tease that everyone wears their flip flops at least one size small and while I was waiting in line I had to take this picture. ENJOY!! Have a great week!!!
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