Daddy was on the phone with Madison about an hour before church started, and simply told her that if she got one day's worth of her piano assignments done, he'd have something special for her in the morning: "Freaky Fusion." This is one of the latest Monster High DVDs, something I picked up from the library this morning. I had to go that way in order to drop a whole lot of material off. And while there, I picked up this and another movie with the Monster High gang - I had reserved both of them online.
So I got home tonight, and Madison was asleep by that point. And on the table was her piano assignment checklist for the entire week. And she had done it all, along with a note that read, "I DID EVERYTHING!"
Daddy checked with Mommy, and sure enough: she did it all. This isn't necessarily the recommended route for the best learning, but you have to admire her spirit. The little bonus rewards we have planned for her each week are really motivating her to get finished as soon as possible. Sometimes it is tough, but the thought of another doll, or Disney Infinity figure, or even a game in the near future - these are things that inspire her to get through the tougher learning moments.
Tonight was tennis practice again over at Forsyth. As one of the older veterans, she helps out the younger kids as they start to learn the ropes. She even serves as a bit of a wrangler for the teacher, although she herself is learning new things each week. The teacher has to be flexible, starting with the really inexperienced and then changing gears to help Madison improve her game. Mommy says she is doing well, and thankfully all of this is indoors. Although the weather today was pretty nice - a slight warming trend, which is of course ahead of some pretty cold weather around the corner here.
Mommy's world-famous chili was the course for the day for the guys. Lance had come over, and we all had fast-friendly chili to eat, which we both had two servings of. Mommy makes this fast easier, always creative with special ideas that get around the no meats and sweets aspect of things.
We were back at the office throwing stuff at Josh after this. We were doing some more of our filming today, which always leads you in paths you don't expect from week to week. One upcoming project involves us doing another "Lord of the Rings" style video. Very excited about that one.
But tonight was church, which meant Daddy was away from Madison and Mommy for a bit. He got home later, and he and Mommy sat together and talked for a bit before heading to bed. Wednesdays are longer days, and sometimes you just come home and want to go to bed. Madison was already there, snoring away. Daddy sneaks in from time to time, along with Mommy - the two of us fix up Madison in her bed, as we sometimes find her above the blankets, sideways, or hanging off somewhere. It's a good thing Mommy and Daddy don't sleep like that anymore. Or, at least it would be funny if we did!
So I got home tonight, and Madison was asleep by that point. And on the table was her piano assignment checklist for the entire week. And she had done it all, along with a note that read, "I DID EVERYTHING!"
Daddy checked with Mommy, and sure enough: she did it all. This isn't necessarily the recommended route for the best learning, but you have to admire her spirit. The little bonus rewards we have planned for her each week are really motivating her to get finished as soon as possible. Sometimes it is tough, but the thought of another doll, or Disney Infinity figure, or even a game in the near future - these are things that inspire her to get through the tougher learning moments.
Tonight was tennis practice again over at Forsyth. As one of the older veterans, she helps out the younger kids as they start to learn the ropes. She even serves as a bit of a wrangler for the teacher, although she herself is learning new things each week. The teacher has to be flexible, starting with the really inexperienced and then changing gears to help Madison improve her game. Mommy says she is doing well, and thankfully all of this is indoors. Although the weather today was pretty nice - a slight warming trend, which is of course ahead of some pretty cold weather around the corner here.
Mommy's world-famous chili was the course for the day for the guys. Lance had come over, and we all had fast-friendly chili to eat, which we both had two servings of. Mommy makes this fast easier, always creative with special ideas that get around the no meats and sweets aspect of things.
We were back at the office throwing stuff at Josh after this. We were doing some more of our filming today, which always leads you in paths you don't expect from week to week. One upcoming project involves us doing another "Lord of the Rings" style video. Very excited about that one.
But tonight was church, which meant Daddy was away from Madison and Mommy for a bit. He got home later, and he and Mommy sat together and talked for a bit before heading to bed. Wednesdays are longer days, and sometimes you just come home and want to go to bed. Madison was already there, snoring away. Daddy sneaks in from time to time, along with Mommy - the two of us fix up Madison in her bed, as we sometimes find her above the blankets, sideways, or hanging off somewhere. It's a good thing Mommy and Daddy don't sleep like that anymore. Or, at least it would be funny if we did!
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