03/04/2012
I felt like today we continued taking steps in the right direction. We got up this morning, talked to Ian, and got ready for church. We got to church, had service, and then came home. I told the kids that if we got some chores done, since we didn't do any yesterday, that we could have a family game night with the Wii. The kids did great. They did what they were told and didn't argue with me. I didn't have to keep on them to do it and the did all of what I asked them to, not just a part of it, but all of it. While they did that, I worked on building my daughter's dressers. The kids came in periodically to help me with the dressers and were willing to bring me ice water or anything else I needed. It was just a nice change of pace from having to always be on them to do what I asked of them.
Ian and I are both very proud of our kids right now. It has been rough, and today they showed great improvement. Ian, though far away, is still very much my kids' dad and is always willing to talk to them if needed. He is not one to sit back and tell me that I have to deal with it on my own. He talks to the kids about correcting their behavior and praises them when they are making good decisions. Just like he would do if he were home with us. His talks have helped the kids know that he and I are still a team and that though daddy is far away, he is still "here" and they are still accountable to him too.
Another day done. Another step towards the end of the deployment and another step in the right direction with the kids. It has been a good day.
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