Today Jacob kept asking me to get his bike out of the garage so he could ride it out back. I guess I wasn't being a good listener because he started singing to me, "When your boy calls Mama, quickly you'll obey..." He got his bike.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Callin' Mama
Very often my boys are slow to react when I ask them to do something. I'm sick of counting, threatening, and asking stupid questions ("Do you want a spanking?")...so I have started singing instead. (No, my singing does not send them running in agony.) I sing the little primary song, "When my mother calls me, quickly I'll obey. I want to do just what is right, each and every day," and they're SUPPOSED to be up and moving before I finish the song. (A trick my mom used with us and I can tell you the song still gets me moving.)
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Good thinkin' Lincoln! Singing is a nice way to get your mom's attention, much better than whining or crying. Jacob, you must be growing up. Watch the mail for a letter.
Love,
Grandma Nelson
Do you remember the old version of that song how it went "Mother knows just what is best, each and every day." I think I liked that version better- if only they'd take that message to heart.
I have started using this, so far Allie thinks it is pretty cool. SO what happens when they aren't up and moving when the song ends?
Can I just say you have the cutest boys ever. I love all your stories and their cute personalities that go along with them.
smart kid! and i love that trick! i need to try that one.
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