Rules for "Special Mommy Day"


1. Rotate doing something fun one-on-one with one child a week. Leave other children and nursing babies at home, even if you have to get a babysitter.
2. Start at age 3.
3. Give child options of possible activities to choose from, but be flexible if he has his own suggestion.
4. Turn off the car radio and talk.
5. No criticizing or nagging during this time.
6. Don't cancel if it's a busy day. Make time, even if it's short.
7. Do not threaten to cancel Special Mommy Day for bad behavior. It is not to become a tool for punishment/reward.
8. Special Daddy Day is cool, too.
9. Once in a while, include the entire family and do something fun you would not ordinarily do.

Comments

lys said…
Is there a better mom than you?
December 08, 2006 9:38 PM
lys said…
p.s. Elliot looks like he's "too cool for school" in that photo! :)
December 08, 2006 9:39 PM
Suzie Petunia said…
Whenever the older 2 kids leave for school - as soon as they shut the door - Oscar shouts "It's OSCAR time!" I love it.
December 08, 2006 9:44 PM
Anonymous said…
that's a great picture!
December 09, 2006 7:02 AM
Anonymous said…
Sounds like fun! In that picture Elliot is saying, "I'm too cool for Frosty."
December 09, 2006 9:40 AM
Anonymous said…
Each one of them shows their distinct personality in the photo! It's great!
December 09, 2006 10:22 AM
AmyJune said…
so what fun activity did your child choose this week?
December 09, 2006 2:25 PM
Bek said…
Beautiful photo!!

I love this idea. We have started doing this with Lulu and it has been really great. I don't think Cubby is ready for it yet...but I love this idea. Esp...the no nagging part.
December 09, 2006 10:50 PM
Neil and Diana said…
That is a really nice idea. You set a good example.
December 10, 2006 4:47 PM
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