tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post7187134581995247599..comments2023-10-29T04:28:45.951-06:00Comments on Gnome Sweet Gnome: Mommy's Little HelperOlivia Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-6800063691488952172010-01-12T10:42:02.545-07:002010-01-12T10:42:02.545-07:00That is a great idea. He is so cute and such a BO...That is a great idea. He is so cute and such a BOY!April Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206792285372102087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-4480792844812389422010-01-11T17:03:16.542-07:002010-01-11T17:03:16.542-07:00James- Yes, it's semi-helpful for me & it ...James- Yes, it's semi-helpful for me & it teaches them things I might not normally think to teach them. <br /><br />Cindy- Oh man, Rob is the defiant KING! It's rough having a 2 year old boy, eh?Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-14415181990752239892010-01-11T15:50:03.553-07:002010-01-11T15:50:03.553-07:00This has helped me too! Jack is loving to be defia...This has helped me too! Jack is loving to be defiant right now... It's wonderful!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822715898690393388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-64886445477358231132010-01-11T15:49:35.629-07:002010-01-11T15:49:35.629-07:00Works with Elizabeth and Amelia, especially Elizab...Works with Elizabeth and Amelia, especially Elizabeth and her sensory seeking.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764753072397690115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-20225402572420615512010-01-10T22:16:24.915-07:002010-01-10T22:16:24.915-07:00Es- I like that, "having high expectations ch...Es- I like that, "having high expectations challenges them". I dig it.Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-38098942967528648982010-01-10T21:36:16.450-07:002010-01-10T21:36:16.450-07:00Robby has a couple of "jobs" around the ...Robby has a couple of "jobs" around the house - like filling up the soap on the dishwasher & closing it up, helping unload, he is always good at putting things away in his room - it helps for everything to have a place so he knows where it goes. He is very proud when he tells me, "that's my job!" Even just buckling the top part of his car seat... helper is the way to go! I think having high expectations of what they can do helps, challenge them...Esther Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175733158098225208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-65618684159504811202010-01-09T08:46:46.280-07:002010-01-09T08:46:46.280-07:00Jennie- Man, Rory is 3! You need to live closer to...Jennie- Man, Rory is 3! You need to live closer to we can hang out! And, yes, the race thing- I need to use that. It's brilliant. Though Berto & Syd are already SUPER competitive ("I beat you to the sop of the stairs!") that might make them crazy people. :)Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-44222705264972231932010-01-09T07:20:43.094-07:002010-01-09T07:20:43.094-07:00I'm with the jobs thing. It changed our life ...I'm with the jobs thing. It changed our life w/ Rory (3) We started real small, like help unload the dishwasher and make her bed. I feel like it both gives them a routine and empowers them :) We're also big on making a race out of, well, anything...Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655065621187363848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-22235881794808142812010-01-08T18:06:19.626-07:002010-01-08T18:06:19.626-07:00Susan- If only it worked everyday, right? :)
Thr...Susan- If only it worked everyday, right? :) <br /><br />Three Kids- Ummm... that is BRILLIANT! I love it! I think Syd & Rob would both do well with that tactic. Thanks!<br /><br />Leah- I fully intend on making my kids to all my jobs as soon as they are old enough! :) <br /><br />Brooke- Oh, what a cutie!Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-72441686430481888802010-01-08T15:15:52.296-07:002010-01-08T15:15:52.296-07:00I love the pics. Spencer will even walk through o...I love the pics. Spencer will even walk through our neighborhood just to pick up trash off the ground. So funny.brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998508919811093743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-9240921845334325042010-01-08T14:54:38.251-07:002010-01-08T14:54:38.251-07:00That's how my mom got me to do things...right ...That's how my mom got me to do things...right up through high school :D Ha! Doesn't work so well on my cats, though.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452665337829034048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-11072032999404712222010-01-08T14:34:44.009-07:002010-01-08T14:34:44.009-07:00I've found my boys will do anything if I turn ...I've found my boys will do anything if I turn it into a superhero rescue mission. Something like, "The Reading Destroyer has set off a bomb in the bookstore, hoping to end reading for mankind everywhere! I need two superheros to foil his plans and put the books back on the shelves before he lights them on fire! Look, here he comes!"<br />Works like a charm.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748132845722748324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584790711247185200.post-44905454092914537652010-01-08T13:33:07.638-07:002010-01-08T13:33:07.638-07:00Oh yes. This is a very good way to get cooperation...Oh yes. This is a very good way to get cooperation. Ezra loves to be a big helper.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926465250260408238noreply@blogger.com