Up And Away
Posted By jayna on September 28, 2010
We went up, up and away tonight, catching the last 10 minutes before the sun completely disappeared. There were smiles and laughter and climbing on top of cars to get the shot and neighbors watching in amazement at the spectacle. All for this week’s challenge of “Chalk” at I Heart Faces.
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Things have been in a terrible funk in our house over the past four days. From screaming fits to melting down in tears, the emotions have been running overtime. I still can’t figure out if it’s from the full moon last week, withdrawal from the other kids being here, getting over a bit of a cold, a collaboration to drive me to a ball of mush at the end of the day or just a combination of everything. I’m leaning towards the latter.
Yesterday I implemented a new rewards system for E. Which, of course, failed miserably by the end of breakfast today. I haven’t given up on it, but things aren’t looking all that great. Naptime ended with my making good on three days worth of threats to remove everything but her bed from her room if she didn’t just. go. to. sleep.
We now have a dollhouse in the guest room, a full shelf of children’s books on our bookcase and a closet containing a doll bed, butterfly chair and laundry basket of stuffies and dolls.
I didn’t hear from her one bit at bedtime tonight.
Last time I did this, there was a complete turn-around within days. She started going to sleep when she needed to, thus she was less tired and functioning like a normal human being, thus there were less fights with me . . . and less fights with her sister . . . sunshine and rainbows . . . and balloons and butterflies and flowers.
I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed. Tomorrow we’ll be up, up and away from the funk full of grumps.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your photo!!!! So cute and one of the best I’ve seen of this type. As far as your other issues I have so been there! I highly recommend the book “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” it is amazing and has made such a difference in my parenting/discipline style. I can attest to the fact it has worked in my family.
I LOVE this!!! It’s such an original shot :)
I absolutely LOVE the creativity of this photo (and your parenting strategy). Hoping it works…today!
LOVE IT!!! Both the picture and the “dont mess with mom” part!!
I threatened to do that but my kids have to much stuff for me to remove so I take the KEY MOST IMPORTANT stuff away.
love this!!! the lighting & processing is perfect!!! i did something similar this weekend with my 3! and hang in there… sleep is like the magic medicine, isn’t it? hope she delights in the medicine on a regular basis soon… ;-)
That is an awesome photo! And we learned long ago that the more toys in the bedroom means more fighting for sleep. Ugh. Hope you make it!
What an awesome picture!! Love it!
I love this picture & the processing! Well done!
Hang in there – parenting is tough, but believe me, it will get better :)
Love love love it! I want to do it too!!!
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I hope she did better on her sleeping now with all the distractions gone : ( I know what you mean about miserable days. I so remember those… Everything is better after a good night of sleep, right? : )
Congratulations on your win this week. Your picture is just GORGEOUS! Simply adorable and I am thrilled to pieces that you won! YAY for you!
Thank you so much!
Sleeping is marginally better :-) The girl will play with a string from her pillow case if it means not going to sleep!
This is super cute. CONGRATULATIONS on your win. Yay!!!! :)
Thank you!!