Parenting Woes

There was an earlier post (Eldon's) about parenting skills, the idyllic family, etc etc.

Well, we are trying to be pretty good parents. We hold regular Family Nights, we wash the van occassionally TOGETHER (like on the videos), we go to the park AS A FAMILY...

Monday's Family Night lesson was a simple one - let's just be kind to one another. We shared some scriptures, wrote out nice comments about each member of our family and played a little guessing game with the comments, had graham crackers and frosting... a real nice night! There was just one catch - during the week you need to try your best to be nice to someone, everyone - just do something nice!

All the boys were in bed tonight (Thurs) and I asked the question, "Hey boys, how's our Family Night Challenge going?"

Nick (5) responds - Well, I never really had an opportunity (very sincere voice).

Zach (7) responds - Well Mom, there was this boy on the playground who doesn't have any friends "story" the kind of story that goes on and on and on. Thanks Zach.

Ben (9) responds - Well, today at breakfast Mom. What? Yeah, you made cracked wheat for us to eat and I sure don't like it, but I didn't complain.

Well, I do know that sometimes lessons need to be repeated... this may be just one of those lessons!