For a number of legitimate reasons I've felt like I've been 'treading water' in my parenting over the last couple of years, and just now feel like I can manage more than that.  So this holidays - we are running "Boot Camp".  All it really is is a more structured approach to the holidays that I usually take where the emphasis is on taking the time to train in a range of areas. 

Basically it's this... more stucture, less choices, more time taken to speak deliberately about issues needing work or deeper understanding within our home and family members. 

On day one - we've had a wonderful, happy, productive day.  

• Program for days 1-4.  (Day 5 is a Reward Day, and the weekend is as normal.  Progress in week 1 will determine if there is a week 2!)
• Discussion paper for breakfast time on Day One.
• Poster "Obedience and Beyond" (by Miss 9) 

EPHESIANS 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

COLOSSIANS 4:6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.