Lesson One...
2:03 PMIn the last few weeks I have noticed a transition...we are now having to teach and instruct Chloe more. Our daily task is to show her right from wrong...what to be careful of...and how to be brave. Our lessons right now are basic...for example one of the things we're teaching Chloe is how to be a big brave girl in sight of the drill. One would ask what is scary about a drill...however Chloe has some very specific reactions to the sight and sound of such a device. The other day Jon was patiently working with Chloe, showing her that there is nothing scary about the drill...and using her friend Elmo creatively :) {We are learning quickly that parenting is largely creativity}
As with most things in life - the lessons begin as basic and soon advance. Chloe, Jon and I are all at lesson ONE right now - she is learning the basics of correction, and we are learning the basics on HOW to correct {while trying not to doubt our tactics!!}. We know that the basic lessons are important as we are building a strong foundation - giving her that stability in which she will later launch from.
We still have a little more instructing in bravery, as it relates to the drill. But once she overcomes her fear of this, she will be that much stronger. We have 17 more years to teach Chloe that life is tough, but she is tougher!
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