First Day of Mommy Class

For the ones who know me, I went to my first "MOPS" class yesterday and I absolutely loved it. We had Ashley Goertemiller, an author come. She talked about behavior and discipline techniques (kinda like a christian supernanny.)

She has 5 kids and her husband is gone to Afganistan, so she pretty much is a single parent.. She uses different "behavior boosters" to kinda teach her children manners, discipline etc. She sales these boosters either on her website or at the workshop. Even though my child is only 10 months and cant really use them now, when he gets older I will definately use them. She made great and interesting points. If you know me, you know that I would like to discipline my kid without spanking or anything violent. I dont believe in it. These "boosters" help teach your child great things while having fun, and they're also learning about God. Each game comes with a bible verse.

Her website is:  http://www.behaviorboosters.com/

I also love this: ABC's for Parents.

Appreciate the little things.

Brag about your spouse in front of children.

Communicate.

Drop what you're doing to greet spouse at door.

Encourage spouse often.

Flirt with each other.

Go on a date (no kids!) at least once a month.

Heat a towel in the dryer after running a bath for your spouse.

Initiate helpfulness/thoughtfulness.

Just have fun together.

Kiss for 5 seconds.

Let children stop what they’re doing to run to the door to greet parent.

Men--put a rose, chocolate, or love note on her pillow.

Never go to sleep angry—work it out.

Open your arms.

Pray for spouse (relationship with God, wisdom at work, friendships, etc).

Quickly be willing to help—don’t wait to be asked.

Read the Bible together.

Spend time praying together (marriage, kids, future, etc).

Tickle spouse’s feet, then massage them.

Understand your spouse’s needs and put them before yours.

Voice your opinions carefully and prayerfully.

Women--write a love note on a napkin in his lunch, or on the mirror in eyeliner.

Examine your motives and heart before you speak.

Yesterday, today, tomorrow…remember to say “I love you”.

Zip your lips on disagreements until children are out of hearing range.