I've been so busy with the political writing that I forgot to monitor Rowan's candy consumption. He has turned into an absolute terror and in return I have turned into a snarling, hissing, growling "parent". In the interest of not being hauled off in the patty-wagon for channeling Sweet Pea I have chosen to gloss over my actions and will start next week fresh and not in the "fresh meat" way either.
I started blogging for the New Patriot Journal this week; the next day I was interviewed for the internet radio show. Last night I heard about the health care bill passing the house and it totally killed my minion-free buzz. The NPJ is looking for a national director to coordinate interviews of every member of congress, I've applied for it and I'll let you know if I get it.
Not a very eventful week, but we did have parent-teacher conferences. Both Cappy & Scooby have problems "finishing the task at hand". REALLY?! My first clue was them getting half of the first job done on their list, then asking why they had to do it. I had never seen someone forget they were supposed to put away laundry WHILE THEY WERE HOLDING THE BASKET. The rule is "do the job, then I tell you why". Also, DO THE WHOLE JOB. I think this is the fundamental flaw in paying by-the-hour. What you accomplish is not as important as how long it takes you to accomplish it. This can lead to specific people literally sitting on their bedroom floor waiting for the baby to go to bed so they won't be "able" to do laundry. I should make her scrub toilets, there's a reason it starts with "toil".
Are wedgies considered legitimate behavior modification tools?
