4/8 - Today was a great day. I had an OB appt in the morning and got a good report. I took the day off and took my youngest to the zoo and had a great time together. It as a very calm day!
4/9 - Today the girls helped me make dinner and we had a great time. I got frustrated a few times but as able to keep my calm and remind them of their expectations in the kitchen.
4/10 - I went shopping and had a nice time by myself while the girls were home with Daddy in the evening. When I got home we played some games and tucked the girls in for bed.
4/11 - My husband and I went on a date to a baseball game while grandma watched the kids. A stress-free evening!
4/12 - I got up Sat morning and took the girls to the zoo. We had a great time walking through the exhibits and taking our time. We got slushies on the way home for their great job listening and obeying.
4/13 - We went to church and then out for lunch with Grandma. I raised my voice to the girls while out to lunch because their behavior while eating was terrible and they were not listening. I calmed down quickly tho.
4/14 - This evening the girls helped make dinner again and did a great job helping in the kitchen. I did get frustrated and raised my voice when they were not listening while standing near the stove. I also became frustrated when Chloie did not eat her dinner, but calmed down after prompting from my husband. |
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This was a great week for me. See journal for details |
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I forgot to post my notes from my notebook last week before the deadline, so I have included them here with this weeks.
Last week:
3/24 - today I went without any major conflicts or issues! Good day!
3/25 - Today was rough, I was not feeling well and got very upset with the girls today twice. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.
3/26 - Today was a much better day than yesterday! Still not feeling well but I was able to be much more patient than yesterday. I did end up at the hospital with preterm labor symptoms.
3/27 - Today was tough as ell, I have had to limit my activity and increase my water intake due to pegnancy issues and it is very frustrating. I was able to go without yelling though, so thats a positive.
3/28 - Today was exhausting! But I was able to refrain from yelling.
3/29 - Today I am thankful for a helpful husband who helps with the girls when I am feeling overwhelmed. Today was successful int he sense I didn't yell, but I had a lot of help from my husband.
3/30 - today was not as good of a day. I became frustrated in the car and raised my voice to the kids. Only one incident thought!
3/31 - Today was a good day. The girls had good days at school and I was able to get some work ne around the house.
This week's:
4/1 - Today was my birthday! It was a good day filled with fun and help from my husband.
4/2 - Today I was successful again, I was able to control my frustration with the girls after school before dinner.
4/3 - Today I had one incident while trying to get dinner ready and the girls were being wild. I apologized afterwards and we were better the rest of the night.
4/4 - Today was my oldest daughter's 7th birthday. It was a fun day, but very stressful, as we had a slumber party with friends. I made it through the day!
4/5 - Today we had a party with my daughters classmates for her birthday, and I was able to control my self when feeling overwhelmed.
4/6 - Today was my husband's birthday! We had a great day!
4/7 - Today was a busy day but I was able to keep my cool throughout the day. |
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