[day 200] taste the rainbow.

i'm still using the thinking chair as a way to discipline our boys, but ever since aiden started school, i decided to use his teacher's behavior management technique. i tried it at home over the weekend and it's working great. well, i take that back, only aiden and dylan are using the new technique. evan still uses the thinking chair for any disruptive behavior. 

each day aiden and dylan starts in clear skies. this is a nice and fresh beginning. their objective is try to earn their way to the rainbow, which shows that they've had exceptional behavior throughout the day. once they reach the rainbow, i would reward them such as taking them to the park or store of choice the following day. if he gets a stormy day, he has to explain what he did wrong and will not be able to engage in some of the activities with his brothers (such as playing outside). although, each boy gets several opportunities to move up to their clear skies. it just has to get done before the night is over. i love how it's working though. the key is staying firm and using positive reinforcement - do not let their cry or whine prevail. 

besides this, i ended up the night with this little love art from aiden. he must have snuck it there right before he got tucked into bed. simple things like this makes me feel like ive won a million dollar! thanks for making this mama feel extra special after a long work day. today, i will remember how happy you made me (not that you don't ever do).

love my boys. xoxo.