We've had some Tough Lessons this week.

First, yesterday, I had to have a talk with the girls about being slow in the morning. I told them that if they are slow getting ready, then they will be late for school, and Mommy will be late for work. I said that I have a meeting at work every morning and that I don't like to walk in late. They seemed to understand that, and are realizing that their actions have consequences. I said that if they fuss, or won't choose an outfit, or dawdle over breakfast, then we will be late. Today was a little better, though I wasn't as rushed because I didn't go to work today. M kept apologizing, which isn't what I wanted – I just want her to be speedy in the morning!

Today, A had a crying fit after ballet – the first one she's had in a while. She said that some of the older girls weren't nice to her, that they said she wasn't good at ballet, and that she didn't want to go back again. I was at ballet and I didn't see any of the girls be mean to her, but I can't hear what goes on across the room. The bigger issue is that A gets discouraged very quickly if she can't do something perfectly. She doesn't like to practice. So we need to make sure that she sticks with things and learns the value of patience and practice. (Piano, ice skating, ballet, reading, etc….). I do want to see what happens next week.

We have a ballet/soccer conflict this spring – both meet at the same time. Girls seem to  be leaning toward ballet, but today's class may push the needle back to soccer.

On a lighter note, here's something funny – a word the girls are using.

Magic – verb. To make something disappear.

Examples:     "Mommy, I am going to magic this barrette. You won't see it anymore."

                    "Maddie, did you magic my barrette?? Don't magic it anymore!!"