So, I'm trying (desperately) to teach the kids why it's important to do things ahead of time. Today that lesson comes in the way of picking out clothes and hairdos the evening before church. The kids don't always enjoy doing this, especially if it means having to stop enjoying themselves to do "work."
Although, I know that their attitudes are perfectly normal, it can still be incredibly frustrating! At least my girls are at a stage where they enjoy picking out clothes (especially dresses) and having their hair fixed. The problem comes in when they pick out something that really isn't appropriate for the occasion. (A fancy dress to go to the park, a tank top to play in the snow, etc.) The main issue comes from Monkey Boy who finds making preparations an annoying waste of time, especially when Mom can do it for him. (Gotta love the pre-teens!)
I am happy to share, that the kids have picked out clothes for tomorrow except for their shoes. They have a tendency to NOT put their shoes away which means we have to go on a "treasure hunt" to find a pair of shoes that are appropriate for the activity. Wish me luck!
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