Anyone else out there whose kid regularly throws a full-blown tantrum?
What do you do? Try to talk to them, ignore it? Discipline or not discipline? Let them flail, or try to hold them down so they don't hurt themselves (or you)? Stay with them, or leave the room?
Some nights we get Jonathan into bed and it takes me foever to recover. I was one of those kids who practically cringed at a certain tones of voice or frustrated glance. So watching my son turn into something that resembles JackJack at the end of "The Incredibles" really baffles me. And regardless of the route I choose during the tantrum, when it's over, I almost always feel like I picked the wrong one. And by the time he's done, I no longer remember what started it in the first place.
Sigh...raising kids is not for the faint of heart.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
One of those days
Do you ever have one of those nights that leaves you praying that your children will come to faith in spite of you...
...followed by a morning where you think pretty seriously about skipping the mug and drinking straight from the coffee pot?
...followed by a morning where you think pretty seriously about skipping the mug and drinking straight from the coffee pot?
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sweet Things
We have officially entered the "Training Twos" with Jonathan. There have been several very hard days and weeks recently. Thankfully, God has been reminding me, and pointing out very sweet things about being Mommy to Jonathan, and I thought I'd share. Maybe if I write them down, I'll be more likely to remember them during the next training moment.
We've started bringing Jonathan into the worship service on Sunday mornings. Almost every week I get teary-eyed while singing, as I think about the fact that I'm singing the truths of God and of Scripture into my son's ears.
Jonathan reaching out to hold my hand when he's falling asleep or when I'm riding next to him in the car.
He loves babies.
His big smile and "Mommy home!" when I come home from work.
Singing to him in his bed at night. I have sweet memories of my mom singing to me at night, and it's weird/amazing to think that he'll someday have those memories of me.
Cuddling with him. By the time we got Jonathan he had pretty much outgrown the cuddle stage. The only time he wants to cuddle is right after he wakes up, if he's still really tired. This morning he slept really late and then spent an hour curled up in my lap in the recliner, half-awake, half-asleep. It was so sweet. And God allowed me to just enjoy it, instead of spending the whole time thinking of other things I needed to get done.
Teaching him a bedtime Bible verse.
The way he tilts his head to one side and holds up one finger on each hand when he's asking for cookies for dessert. Too cute!
I could probably go on, but Brian just reminded me not to stay up too late, so I better take his advice and get ready for bed.
We've started bringing Jonathan into the worship service on Sunday mornings. Almost every week I get teary-eyed while singing, as I think about the fact that I'm singing the truths of God and of Scripture into my son's ears.
Jonathan reaching out to hold my hand when he's falling asleep or when I'm riding next to him in the car.
He loves babies.
His big smile and "Mommy home!" when I come home from work.
Singing to him in his bed at night. I have sweet memories of my mom singing to me at night, and it's weird/amazing to think that he'll someday have those memories of me.
Cuddling with him. By the time we got Jonathan he had pretty much outgrown the cuddle stage. The only time he wants to cuddle is right after he wakes up, if he's still really tired. This morning he slept really late and then spent an hour curled up in my lap in the recliner, half-awake, half-asleep. It was so sweet. And God allowed me to just enjoy it, instead of spending the whole time thinking of other things I needed to get done.
Teaching him a bedtime Bible verse.
The way he tilts his head to one side and holds up one finger on each hand when he's asking for cookies for dessert. Too cute!
I could probably go on, but Brian just reminded me not to stay up too late, so I better take his advice and get ready for bed.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Life Lessons
Tonight I taught Jonathan the very important life skill of Oreo-dunking. I think he enjoyed it...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Takin' a Break
Tonight Brian and I got a lot of work done moving furniture around the house. We took down the bed in Jonathan's room, put up a bunk bed, re-put up the bed that had been in his room, and moved a dresser. All in under 2 hours, and with Jonathan running around "sweeping." He did a great job tonight, playing with his toys and just in general being in a good mood. After we finished, Brian laid down in the guest bedroom to rest, and Jonathan decided he wanted to be like Daddy. Too cute!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Jonathan
Please be praying for the Franklin family right now. Jonathan started getting sick with the fever/cough bug this past Sunday night. By Friday, when he wasn't better, in fact seemed worse, Brian took him to the doctor. There we learned that he has a mild case of pneumonia. So he's a pretty miserable little kid. Even with cough suppressants, he coughs most of the day, and much of the night. He's exhausted, and so are we.
Please pray for him to be healed, and to start feeling better quickly. Also, pray for Brian and me to have strength and patience. And pray for me to remember that God is faithful. Sometimes it's hard to see at 3 in the morning.
Please pray for him to be healed, and to start feeling better quickly. Also, pray for Brian and me to have strength and patience. And pray for me to remember that God is faithful. Sometimes it's hard to see at 3 in the morning.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
All About Brian
Ok, so a while ago I was tagged by Hannah to share some things about Brian. In the spirit of "better late than never" (and because I love to talk about him), here are some things you may not have known about Brian...
1. Where did you meet? We met in October of our first year in grad school, in Wade and Marian Coleman's kitchen. We had an RUF thing there on a Sunday night, and I walked into the kitchen to get a drink. I can't really say that there was an instant connection on my side, but he was pleased to finally meet me, as he had seen me a few weeks previous, and thought I was pretty. :)
2. How long did you date? We dated for about 7 months before we got engaged, and then had a sixth month engagement, so 13 months?
3. How long have you been married? 3 years New Year's Eve.
4. What does he say that surprises you? Every once in a while he'll tell me about something he did to serve someone, or help someone; or something he'd like to do to serve or witness. I don't know that I'm still surprised by those comments, but I'm always challenged. He has a very missional heart, and God frequently uses Brian to challenge me in that area.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? I really love his hands, among other things. And I think he's the perfect height. ;) Any taller and I'd get a crick in my neck when I kiss him.
6. What is your favorite quality of his? In the last few months I've been really touched by his selflessness and his servant heart. He had the perfect excuse to quit doing any kind of housework or cooking in the last few months while he was studying for exams, but he continued to spend time and energy helping me out.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? Not really - Brian's not into nicknames very much. And the endearments he does have for me...are for me. ;)
8. What is his favorite color? Green
9. What is his favorite food? I actually asked his this a few weeks ago, and he said he doesn't really have a favorite, though if I had to pick one for him I'd probably go with ice cream or watermelon.
10. What is his favorite sport? I think baseball
11. When and where did you first kiss? In his first apartment, after we'd been engaged for 2.5 months.
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Hmmm, we use to take weekly dates to Starbucks just to talk and see how each of us was doing, I think we both liked that.
13. Do you have any children? Jonathan
14. Does he have a hidden talent? He's written several songs, words and music, most people don't see that often.
15. How old is he? 25
16. Who said "I love you" first? Brian. One week before he proposed.
17. What is his favorite type of music? I'm guessing acoustic rock? I know that Jars of Clay is his favorite band - does that help?
18. What do you most admire about him? Over the last year I've grown to appreciate and admire his work ethic far more.
19. Do you think he will read this? Yep - I'm linked on his Google Reader.
20. Where did you go on your first date? Christopher's for dinner and jazz music, and then back to my apartment to watch the original "Sabrina." That day is still one of the favorite memories I have of us. :)
1. Where did you meet? We met in October of our first year in grad school, in Wade and Marian Coleman's kitchen. We had an RUF thing there on a Sunday night, and I walked into the kitchen to get a drink. I can't really say that there was an instant connection on my side, but he was pleased to finally meet me, as he had seen me a few weeks previous, and thought I was pretty. :)
2. How long did you date? We dated for about 7 months before we got engaged, and then had a sixth month engagement, so 13 months?
3. How long have you been married? 3 years New Year's Eve.
4. What does he say that surprises you? Every once in a while he'll tell me about something he did to serve someone, or help someone; or something he'd like to do to serve or witness. I don't know that I'm still surprised by those comments, but I'm always challenged. He has a very missional heart, and God frequently uses Brian to challenge me in that area.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? I really love his hands, among other things. And I think he's the perfect height. ;) Any taller and I'd get a crick in my neck when I kiss him.
6. What is your favorite quality of his? In the last few months I've been really touched by his selflessness and his servant heart. He had the perfect excuse to quit doing any kind of housework or cooking in the last few months while he was studying for exams, but he continued to spend time and energy helping me out.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? Not really - Brian's not into nicknames very much. And the endearments he does have for me...are for me. ;)
8. What is his favorite color? Green
9. What is his favorite food? I actually asked his this a few weeks ago, and he said he doesn't really have a favorite, though if I had to pick one for him I'd probably go with ice cream or watermelon.
10. What is his favorite sport? I think baseball
11. When and where did you first kiss? In his first apartment, after we'd been engaged for 2.5 months.
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Hmmm, we use to take weekly dates to Starbucks just to talk and see how each of us was doing, I think we both liked that.
13. Do you have any children? Jonathan
14. Does he have a hidden talent? He's written several songs, words and music, most people don't see that often.
15. How old is he? 25
16. Who said "I love you" first? Brian. One week before he proposed.
17. What is his favorite type of music? I'm guessing acoustic rock? I know that Jars of Clay is his favorite band - does that help?
18. What do you most admire about him? Over the last year I've grown to appreciate and admire his work ethic far more.
19. Do you think he will read this? Yep - I'm linked on his Google Reader.
20. Where did you go on your first date? Christopher's for dinner and jazz music, and then back to my apartment to watch the original "Sabrina." That day is still one of the favorite memories I have of us. :)
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