Peter turns 7 tomorrow, and we let him open a present early. This video doesn't quite capture the enthusiasm he had when he initially unwrapped the gift (from Popper). But believe me, this kid loves airplanes... and he loves his Popper.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Family Rules
I was cleaning out some files on my computer, and I ran across the FAMILY RULES that we came up with last year. We are still struggling to enforce some of these, but they are getting better.
(Jan 1, 2007)
Do Not:
o Play in Mom & Dad’s bedroom
o Use Mom & Dad’s toilet
o Argue with or pester (1-2-3)
o Stand or jump on furniture or beds
o Do not crawl or stand on the downstairs train table
o Stay away from the street unless you are with Mom or Dad
o Stay out of other’s closets
o Take toys from other kids
o Scream unless there is danger or you’re hurt
o Use yuk words
o Push, hit, or bite
o Have a disrespectful attitude
Do:
o Keep kids safe
o Know right from wrong
o Sit down during mealtime, and ask before getting up
o Put away outside toys before it gets dark
o Put away jackets & shoes when come inside
o Put dirty clothes in a hamper
o Ask before you can play with something that is not a toy
o Do what you are told (1-2-3)
o Be respectful to others
o At PJ time (7pm or after bathtime)
.... Old PJ’s away
.... Drawers and doors closed
.... Brush Teeth
.... Pickup boys room
.... Lights out at 8pm
o At Dress Time
.... Announced – clothes will be ready for you
.... PJ’s away
.... Shut drawers & doors
.... Brush teeth
I guess I'm kind of a geek, but things can get out of control in a real hurry without some basic rules & structure. The hard part about all this is to consistently enforce it.
Lake Zurich puts on a Parent University each year, and it's very helpful. We went last year, and I'm planning on going again this year (March 8th). It's where I learn how to be a better daddy.
(Jan 1, 2007)
Do Not:
o Play in Mom & Dad’s bedroom
o Use Mom & Dad’s toilet
o Argue with or pester (1-2-3)
o Stand or jump on furniture or beds
o Do not crawl or stand on the downstairs train table
o Stay away from the street unless you are with Mom or Dad
o Stay out of other’s closets
o Take toys from other kids
o Scream unless there is danger or you’re hurt
o Use yuk words
o Push, hit, or bite
o Have a disrespectful attitude
Do:
o Keep kids safe
o Know right from wrong
o Sit down during mealtime, and ask before getting up
o Put away outside toys before it gets dark
o Put away jackets & shoes when come inside
o Put dirty clothes in a hamper
o Ask before you can play with something that is not a toy
o Do what you are told (1-2-3)
o Be respectful to others
o At PJ time (7pm or after bathtime)
.... Old PJ’s away
.... Drawers and doors closed
.... Brush Teeth
.... Pickup boys room
.... Lights out at 8pm
o At Dress Time
.... Announced – clothes will be ready for you
.... PJ’s away
.... Shut drawers & doors
.... Brush teeth
I guess I'm kind of a geek, but things can get out of control in a real hurry without some basic rules & structure. The hard part about all this is to consistently enforce it.
Lake Zurich puts on a Parent University each year, and it's very helpful. We went last year, and I'm planning on going again this year (March 8th). It's where I learn how to be a better daddy.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Big Winter
It's been a big winter. Big snow - big stuff going on. We've been doing our best keeping busy by visiting with friends, frequenting the YMCA, roller-skating, ice-skating, children museums, sledding, water parks, skiing, ice-fishing, playing Wii, and much more. All this, and we still got the winter blues. Annie has Argentina to look forward to, while Dad and the boys dream about more snow & the possibility of spring.
Skiing at Wilmont
Glenview Children's Museum
Ice-Fishing in Wisconsin
Playing in the Snow
Skiing at Wilmont
Glenview Children's Museum
Ice-Fishing in Wisconsin
Playing in the Snow
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