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My plan is to work harder to spend more time with each kid. In this case I wanted to make Lindsey feel special. With younger sisters and brothers I think she often gets lost in the shuffle and I often put a lot of pressure on her to be grown up. I don't think I take the time to give her positive praise or spend time with her. Most of my attention on her is not positive. So today I picked her up from school and took her out to lunch. The little girls joined us because they are always with me but she knew this was just for her. She told me that when she heard them call her name to check out she was shocked and it was the best surprise ever! I kept telling her I did it because I wanted her to feel special and know I loved her. She was truly happy. I don't get to see her as often as the other kids because she is in school all day so this was a nice opportunity to be with her and have it be positive. I find it hard to find the time to do this but watching her face light up today reminded me how important it is. I had so much cleaning and errands to do but this time was used most wisely.
Monday, January 07, 2008
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Good for you! That is so neat. You've reminded me to make time to spend with each one of my kids.
Great idea - I often think about how I'm going to make each of my boys feel individual and special and I need ideas like these! Happy New Year, by the way! (Love the new look on the blog)
Jen
Quad Mama
PS Still educating the world about momo-momos =)
I have also thought so much about individual attention for my kids. So way to go mom! Lindsay won't soon forget.
I'll bet one day when she's older she will look back on that memory and hold it close. WTG Mom! Making memories one moment at a time.
So glad Lindsay enjoyed her special lunch...what a treat to get out of school early:)
What a wonderful thing to do, Laura. I need to do the same thing.......
This is a great idea for Lindsey. It's hard feeling lost in the shuffle.
A wonderful idea!
I already do these kinds of things w/Jenna. She isn't three yet but I know she had to grow up when baby Ash came. She LOVES when it's just me and her.
Smart mommy - you've made a great memory. One thing I always credit my mom for is that she watched me for when I was ready to talk. (Like after dates or teen activites - she would have been asleep but she would always come and find me and sit and let me tell her all about it. If she had waited until the next morning, I'm sure would've missed so many details. ) To this day my mom knows everything - something doesn't really happen until I call and tell her.
It sounds like you are going to be one of those moms!
Love the plan, so healthy! I love the post. Individual time is so important.
Laura, no bother!! I did buy it online, it is the exact same cut and fabric as the new Bahia-print silk shirtdress. Call JCrew and ask them if they still have any left in your size. Just because it's not online does not mean they don't have it or might me be able to locate you one, I bought it the 2nd week of December. Good luck!
Thanks for your comment! I put you on my blogs I love list, hope you don't mind.
That's so cool. I'll bet she loved it!
That's a great idea. I need to do this with Emma, now just finding someone to watch the 3 little ones! :) Good job!
That was so special Laura. What a wonderful thing to do with Lindsey.
Jenny L.
I love this post! I needed a little inspiration because I feel the same about Jack. I expect him to take care of himself for the most part simply because he can. I often forget that he is just a kid too and that he needs love and attention just like the little ones - he just doesn't cry like they do anymore. I am going to follow your good example - thanks!
You are such a good example. Emily commented the other day that I kiss the boys more than her. I think it is just because they still jump in my lap when I sit down, but it made me relize that Emily and I seem to only do homework together these days. I will have to follow your example.
I use to do this more often. The kids use to go to the Boys and Girls Club after school and I had a day for each of them to come home instead to spend with me... now they don't go to the Club and so it fell by the wayside. Good for you! :)
What an awesome idea!! I feel the same way about Joseph. I rely on him SO MUCH for help. I have started giving him some extra fun time and special things he asks for I have been more willing to do for him.
This getting lost in the shuffle has been happening with Olivia more though. We have the 2 older with ADHD issues and the twins. We do a LOT of date nights with her!
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