I am trying to train my kids to obey first and then ask why. Sometimes I’ll find them asking if they can do something or just starting to do it. I find myself asking them to stop or saying no to a request without really thinking about it. If they say, “Yes, Mommy,” with followed obedience and then ask, “Why not?” I will stop and consider it. Often times I wonder why I just said no. I really catch myself being a kill joy sometimes. As I examine that, I reconsider and will often find I have no good reason for saying no. I try and catch myself in those moments and turn the response to a positive. I don’t know if it’s just me. I’d be curious if some of you find yourselves doing this as well. Is it a mom thing just to respond with “No?” I wonder if we get so used to responding to so many things that deserve a no that it becomes habit. I wonder if we just too often become like this:
or like this:
Don’t be a kill joy.
Thank you for your blog. You truly inspire me everyday to be intentional with my children. I love every idea and tip you give.