Having Kids Changes Everything

I am sure many of you have heard Johnson and Johnson's advertising campaign slogan, "Having a Baby changes everything." I can definitely concur!

Yesterday, about 1:45 p.m., we got in the car and headed for the state of Ohio. After many stops, we finally arrived in Hamilton about 11:00 p.m. The kids were absolutely worn out, along with two weary parents. Note: This is usually a 5 1/2 to 6 hour trip.

I am very thankful to God for my two special blessings (Josiah and Jaden), but they definitely try my patience. This morning, Josiah woke up at 5:00 a.m. He and Mamaw were having a great time together. He was so wound up!

I thought that I would share with you several things I try to do when the kids wig me out! Here are several tips which I have learned concerning discipline.

• Take a deep breath.


• Count to ten.


• Apply Proverbs 29:15, when necessary.


• Remove Privileges.


• Place child in a "Naughty Corner."


• Be Consistent (Say what you mean, and mean what you say.)


• Always explain what you are doing, and why you are doing it.


• Always discipline in love.


• Always give hugs and kisses after applying Proverbs 29:15.