My sister took the boys to the children's museum this past Friday. She was very impressed with how well-behaved and appropriate the boys were during their time at the museum. She feels like they are maturing! What great feedback to hear!
However, there was one incident. Jonah wandered off into an area where a mom was taking care of her baby. My sister went to get him and apologized to the woman if Jonah was bothering her. The woman said he was fine except he had put a play loaf of bread on her baby's head.
That really summarizes why life with these two characters is so interesting. I can teach them appropriate behavior, I can prepare them for situations and how they need to behave in that situation. I use social stories, cue cards, behavior charts, and bribes- you name it, I have probably tried to use it as a way to help the boys with their behavior. And as my sister recognized, the boys do have pretty good behavior most the time.
But it's these unexpected out-of-the-blue actions that there is no way to plan for or prepare for- why would Jonah think to put a loaf of bread on a baby's head? Is this even a "rule" one would ever think of having to make? Do we all have urges to put bread on people's head but just have the social filter to know that's not appropriate? I don't know...it's never been a thought that has popped into my head!
I think it's hilarious actually. Life with these boys is a hoot. Just when I think I have them figured out, haha- they throw me a curve ball and give me a new challenge to think about.
Since I like a life filled with laughter, I guess this is the best life for me. Thank you Lord!
And now some photos of our funny boys:
At the museum, in the dress up area.
At the museum, in the schoolroom area.
Guess who assumed the role of teacher?
Our little authoritarian...Ben.
Boys got to go ice-fishing and snowmobiling this weekend.
This is what happens lately when we ask them to look at the camera for a photo!
Trying to catch us some supper :)
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