"Yes Day"

We read a children's book called "Yes Day" where on a certain day, the parents try to say "yes" to everything the child asks for. Our girls begged to have a "Yes Day" of our own. So, we did! The only change was that THEY had to say "yes" to us as well! It was a fun day! We let them eat way more treats than usual, and we did fun things all day long. In return, they quickly obeyed when we asked them to do things. It was fun to hear them say "Yes" so willingly, and with a smile on their faces.


A few days later, when we were realizing the need for more respect in our home, we decided to have a "respect day." It was fun and helpful to have the big sign right there in the living room reminding us what we were working on. We weren't sure if our girls knew the meaning of respect, so we simplified things as defined it as:

1. Ask permission
2. Listen & answer
3. Talk softly & nicely; say "please" & "thank-you"
4. Honor Father & Mother

(Notice my sweet mother folding my laundry! She brightens up our days almost every Tuesday!)