Dear Jordan,
It's almost like a switch has flipped and all of the sudden you are a boy. There is no baby left in you...you are all grown up. You've become defiant, but this is actually a blessing for us because you understand discipline and are responding to it! You have suddenly become much easier for us to manage. You still have your moments where you get out of control, but for the most part, you are obedient and sweet (except for those defiance moments...but every kid has them!).
In fact, we've gone from a point where we either had to go with you to your Sunday School class or Honeybees or we waited for the text asking us to come help with you. The days we didn't get a text, people always said "He had his moments, but he was fine." Now, more often than not we are told that you were "very good" and Miss Hailey even said that you are helpful and kind and sometimes the most obedient kid! I cried when she told us that because we've been praying that you would start to grow in this area and I love hearing that about you!
I wonder if part of your issue was your inability to communicate with us. Your biggest trigger is when your expectations are not met. For example, the other day we were all dressed and ready for the gym, but the car seat was still in Dad's car. We had to turn around and go back inside and you did not handle that well. But the older you get, the more we can prepare you for things that are different and we can help you process your feelings when things do change quickly and you have to cope. I can't judge...I am the same way! I hate change so I can really sympathize with you! That day we couldn't go to the gym...well, I was throwing a little fit inside. :)
I want you to know that even though you have been a challenging child, you are worth every second. You are sweet and passionate and you love people. I learn a lot from you about how to love on people and that is a gift you have from God. Your personality is strong, but I know that God has big things in store for you. You are a gift and I love you so much!
Love,
Mom
It's almost like a switch has flipped and all of the sudden you are a boy. There is no baby left in you...you are all grown up. You've become defiant, but this is actually a blessing for us because you understand discipline and are responding to it! You have suddenly become much easier for us to manage. You still have your moments where you get out of control, but for the most part, you are obedient and sweet (except for those defiance moments...but every kid has them!).
In fact, we've gone from a point where we either had to go with you to your Sunday School class or Honeybees or we waited for the text asking us to come help with you. The days we didn't get a text, people always said "He had his moments, but he was fine." Now, more often than not we are told that you were "very good" and Miss Hailey even said that you are helpful and kind and sometimes the most obedient kid! I cried when she told us that because we've been praying that you would start to grow in this area and I love hearing that about you!
I wonder if part of your issue was your inability to communicate with us. Your biggest trigger is when your expectations are not met. For example, the other day we were all dressed and ready for the gym, but the car seat was still in Dad's car. We had to turn around and go back inside and you did not handle that well. But the older you get, the more we can prepare you for things that are different and we can help you process your feelings when things do change quickly and you have to cope. I can't judge...I am the same way! I hate change so I can really sympathize with you! That day we couldn't go to the gym...well, I was throwing a little fit inside. :)
I want you to know that even though you have been a challenging child, you are worth every second. You are sweet and passionate and you love people. I learn a lot from you about how to love on people and that is a gift you have from God. Your personality is strong, but I know that God has big things in store for you. You are a gift and I love you so much!
Love,
Mom
