There Was No Skateboarding Today
Well, there was no skateboarding today. I can’t believe it, but I think it’s because Eric is home. Whenever he’s here, things are just peachy. You know what I’m talking about? haha
Here is the devotion thought I read this morning before scripture reading from Eric Liddell:
As you read these passages about the life of Jesus, note the way he treated people; how he was busy but not hurried; how he faced life’s problems but was not worried. His serenity showed that he was conscious of having sufficient power for every emergency. What was the secret? Am I like this? Why not? Can I become like this? Yes, his disciples did.
Really, I think God is just using this irritation as another part of making my character more like His. One of the traits, or fruits of the Spirit, that I definitely lack is patience! Have you ever thought about Galatians 5:22 and wondered if one fruit precedes the other, and the gain of Christlike character depends on an increasing measure of them in consecutive order? 
In that case, God is showing me that I am learning love, joy, and just need to rest in His peace.
I could be totally wrong about that - and probably am. Ha! But it’s neat to think about, isn’t it?
In other gigantic news: our Sweet Steve-o is potty-trained! Yahoo! I am not really sure if he was easier than Lydia to train because they both seemed to fair pretty well. Both of them just looked at me like “okay,” when I said, “We aren’t going to buy anymore diapers. Time to use the potty for real!” Steven has just been a star beaming around the house from all the praise, success, and affirmation. I have learned something new about him and am making mental notes to always let him know that I am proud of him and praise him for the little things that prove he is obeying and growing. He is extremely responsive to verbal affirmation!
Now, the next item on the agenda for him is HAIRCUT! Poor thing has a mama who can only handle one thing at a time! Hee Hee!
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Congratulations Steven!!! Way to go!
Hey, It seems that Steven’s love language is probably words of affirmation. We are proud of him. Love, Grammy
Oh Kristi!
I would love to know what worked for Steven! I can’t get my little guy to even think about it. We have tried lots of different things, but I can’t seem to get him to be excited about going to the potty! I guess we haven’t been firm enough, but I don’t want to pressure him! Would love to get your advice!
He seems like such a sweetie!!!
Glad to hear it is nice and quiet at your home again…or at least for now!
I know, we are so proud of him!
Ashlee, I am not a pro and don’t have any sound advice except just relax and let it take its course. How’s that for vague?! haha!
Really though, that’s basically mine and Eric’s approach to many things like that with our kids (except teaching God’s Word, which is treated with much more urgency).
We just kind of talked about “one day when you are a big girl/ big boy, you will pee pee in the potty.” We never really tried with either of them. The deciding factor with both seemed to be when I had ample time (3-4 days going nowhere from the house) and no outside activities or stress on the calendar. Then I wasn’t pressured or worried about it; Steven has worn a diaper the last 2 Sundays to church, since we have a ton of kids in the nursery and I didn’t want them to have to deal with it. No worries - back at home he has been fine.
He did poo poo in his underwear this morning, though, 15 minutes after Meredith pooped right on our beige living room carpet!!
I felt like I was swimming in poop for the first 2 hours of my morning! haha!
That has been my approach too…I know that eventually he will come around!! Thanks Kristi!
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