July 10, 2009

Wake up= 9:30am

I stuck to my guns today and didn't go to Fantasy Island as planned. My parents came over for lunch. It was a nice afternoon. Andres washed my car, for fun... not as a punishment. (I swear!!!) For most of the day he played with his cars and toy solders in the backyard. We did go for a short bike ride, too. Honestly, it was a nice day.

In the long run I hope I will think my decision was good. I wouldn't have taken his behavior from a student so... how can I take that from my son? Before dinner I asked him if he had anything to say about his behavior yesterday. He said "sorry". I told him that I am serious in wanting to hear his opinion. I was straight up with making sure he knew I might not agree with what he thinks, but he should feel safe talking to me about his feelings.

I wonder how these issues are dealt with for the non-Spanish speaking families? Maybe because I speak Spanish it makes it worse!

Well, at least today was low key and relaxing. I think I need to have more days like this. It's more like real life anyway...

bedtime= 10pm