I am so excited for Kristina's wedding, but oh my goodness figuring out bridesmaids dresses is turning into such a pain.
My Mr. Handsome man started a new job where he stays there 3 days a week, so I finally got to see him last night after what seemed like the longest weekend of all time.
I started my nanny job this weekend and it is fantastic. The twins are all sorts of adorable and holy cow the other two are a freaking handful.
QUESTION: The mother of this family does not believe in time outs. I, however, do not see how that can work. And to be honest, it really doesn't. There's only so much you can threaten "no trick or treating if you don't do [insert task here]". Kids NEED a right then-and-there consequence, and not being able to give a time out is really blowing my mind and totally robbing me of my power with the kids. Your thoughts?
In other news, Prescott is officially CHILLY. I am very much a tights-and-dresses type of girl, but I finally had to give in and buy a couple pairs of slacks for work. I am going to have to give in even more and buy some jeans soon. Gross. I HATE PANTS.
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You need to come to a comprimise with the mom. When you are in charge you need to be able to impliment a strategy that works for you. It's not like you are hitting the kids! If she doesn't go for that do a reward system. When they complete their tasks they put a sticker on a chart. So many stickers equals TV time, video games, or other things that are fun to them. If they do not do as you ask they do not get the sticker and do not receive the priviliges. Another way to get around the time out thing is a chore jar. When they misbehave they have to pick and do a chore immediately. Think of it as an active "time out".
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