It appears that all in the Jones house hold are experiencing a boost in health. Jay’s pretty much over his virus, Eli’s still coughing, but it on his last day of antibiotics, and I’m on the mend. Good grief, that was a tough couple of weeks. I’m glad it’s behind us.
Eli has become quite the individual now, and has learned that he has an opinion and can express it. I’ve also learned that in order to get him to do something, I have to make sure things are phrased in such a way that he cannot say “no.” For example, instead of suggesting he pick up the balls in the floor (”Eli, why don’t you pick up the balls” to this statement he can use his “no” and I have no wiggle room) I have learned that I need to say “Eli, please pick up the balls in the floor.” With this statement, if he tells me “no” then I can ask him why, or further, push it and tell him “no” is not a response in this situation. I still believe that for as much as he’s learning, I am too.
He cracked me up yesterday when he walked in from school and said “What’s up mommy.” Ha! I never expected that one.
Lots going on the next couple of days. Ms. Vicki’s birthday is tomorrow, Dad shows up on Friday and then the next weekend is July 4th. Seems like summer is just flying by.