Love this idea for incentives too!

Check out this cute idea for incentives for the end of the week...a cute night at the movies, but each person has to earn tickets to first watch the movie and then earn tickets for treats! SO CUTE!
http://mymixofsix.blogspot.com/2010/03/home-theater.html

Charts I want to do....when I get some time!

Hey Ladies,
It has been awhile since we have posted anything on here but, I LOVED these little charts and she has a couple different ideas about how to implement them...check it out!
http://preparednotscared.blogspot.com/2010/04/house-of-order-and-fun-time-of-day-job.html

Tantrums

So at 3 1/2 I thought we had totally skipped the all out emotional, freaking out, major meltdown, throwing himself on the floor temper tantrum with Logan. The past two weeks have proven otherwise. He is so super sensitive. He freaks out over little things (for example, last night Seth told him he couldn't have more dinner until he finished what he was given and began to cry and hit his head on his chair). We have tried reasoning, ignoring, time out, alone time in his room, being calm and of course, those of you that know me, blowing a fuse. Our lives are pretty nutso right now and we are really trying our best to make things seem as normal as possible for the kids. He doesn't sleep well either and I know that contributes. We've started locking our door to get him our of our bed and to stay in his so he is up a lot (even in our bed he was up a lot so I don't feel too guilty). He doesn't really know why he is upset when we talk about it so I'm not sure how to approach it. I've gotten some great advice from some of you already but am open to any and all suggestions! Please help me!

The JOY of siblings...

sharing a room! We are in the new house now and LOVE it!! I don't know how I survived so long in a 2 bedroom apartment, probably because I didn't know what I was missing. Life is great with lots of space and places to actually put things. The one frustrating thing about it all is that I decided it was time for the boys to share a room and get the baby out of our closet!! So, although we have 3 bedrooms, the boys are sharing. Now, space wise, its great. We switched Edison from the transformed crib toddler bed, to a regular toddler bed, and retransformed the crib so Stewart could get out of the pack n play. The idea is great but Stewart is kind of struggling with his new bed. Neither are used to sharing a room so now bed time has become PLAY TIME! Edison just has to look at Stewart and he cracks up, which is adorable, and I love that they love to play together, but its horrible the next day when Edison is tired, cranky, and doesn't make very many good choices. Tonight I even put Stewart down 40 minutes before Edison but somehow, within 5 minutes, Stewart was awake, Edison had put his pillow, blanket, and bear in the crib, and they were just laughing together in the dark!!!!!!!! This has happened a few times this week. What do I do! I took Edison out and made him fall asleep in our room, but this has got to stop. Naptime in the afternoon used to be the only hard time but now, no matter how tired they both are, bedtime is now "laugh and play time". Did any of your kids do this when they first transitioned? Is this normal and how long will it last? Any suggestions, I would love some!

Baby Carriers

I found this really cool (or so I'm hoping) baby carrier online the other day and am curious if anyone has heard of it or has one that I could try out before spending $90+ on one of my own. I have a sling, which I love for newborns, but need something different for older infants. Anyway, it's called a Mei Tai (Asian Baby Carrier) and I've put the link to the website below.

http://www.babyhawk.com/

I'm just hoping for some feedback, so anything you may have would be great! Thanks!!!

Toddler Agression

Those who know McKay hopefully think of him of just a big teddy bear. He's large and in charge, but he's also friendly and helpful. Lately, though, he's decided to push down any kid close to his size. Not only that, he likes to push them down and then sit/lay on top of them and not get up so they can't move.

Any suggestions on curbing this behavior? Spence used to hug kids until they fell over, but I don't remember a major pushing streak (other than the backing Logan into the corner while swinging at him incident).

Help!

Interesting Help

Hi Everyone! So, my brother told me about this book called "1, 2, 3 Magic". It is a book on discipline and how to control those fits at home, with friends and in public. We have slowly started it (not recommended to do it slowly but with full force) and have seen improvements. If anybody is interested, let me know. It is a quick read and a really simple idea. When our lives get back to normal (is that possible) we are taking it on full force. Have a great day everybody!