Growing up

As much as I want them to stay little forever, the reality is that my boys are growing up. Just yesterday, Hunter informed me he was going to make his own breakfast and lunch (poptarts and grilled cheese in the toaster oven). Now, I am not irresponsible...he did not use the oven, but he put the sandwich together and put it in the oven. He told me he fixes his own food because he wants to be a chef when he grows up. How amazing that he makes that correlation so young. In addition to a chef, he wants to be a veterinarian, a cashier and a janitor. Secretly I hope he goes in the direction of veterinarian (or maybe an engineer?), but I am sure he will be great at whatever he decides to do!

Garrett is learning how to put his sandals on by himself and to buckle his seat belt in the car. Now this may not seem huge to anyone else, but this is such a time saver for me. We can get ready and Garrett not be waiting to put his shoes on (and getting into trouble of one sort or another!).

I mentioned in my last post a book I am reading. Well, I still haven't finished the book, but I have started trying to apply some of the principles. And I am seeing some success. I have been working hard to catch the boys doing something right, rather than just fuss when they do something wrong. I tell them how proud of them I am and how much they are loved. As I was telling Garrett "good job" for cleaning up his plate from breakfast, he said, "Tell me you're proud of me!" I gladly told him because I truly was proud. Both boys seem genuinely interested in receiving praise, therefore they do things that deserve praise. I am loving this!

Well, I am off to catch the boys being good!