tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292931290208628121.post394189136956232106..comments2012-09-26T19:52:14.463-07:00Comments on Staples Family: What's Happening with The Staples...Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327893758382726430noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292931290208628121.post-62386783767699955682011-04-23T10:21:22.093-07:002011-04-23T10:21:22.093-07:00I have to agree that this blog-spot is one of my f...I have to agree that this blog-spot is one of my favorites that I follow! We love keeping up on the Staples family and the on-goings of their busy household. I can relate about the laundry. But, thankfully, I have older children that can help and they should help. Especially—it is mandatory if you home school. Tony usually washes and dries the laundry, while the children (and I) sort it and put it away. It’s not perfect, but it does get finished.<br />As for potty training, if I can be of any encouragement--hang in there---it will happen. I remember I was so frustrated when I started to train my oldest. He didn’t catch on as fast as his younger brother. But my third, our first girl, was hard to train too. Then the next two were very easy. We’ll see if Dominic follows suit, but who knows?? I would just back off personally, put him in diapers and then try again in a couple of weeks. In my own experience, it is counter-productive using discipline. Some have said that using cloth diapers helps them train faster, but in my case, it just depends on the child and their own personality.<br />Easter, yes, Easter! I love shopping for Easter candy, Easter clothing…it is just plain fun. Do you want to know something funny??? Now that we have 6 children, the fun is multiplied, but we only buy one Dove chocolate Easter bunny and bubbles for each of the kids---oh, I don’t forget Mama and Daddy, we’re like little kids too…Love to you and Happy Easter!!<br /><br />LauraLaura (LullabyMom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10725475913571816785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292931290208628121.post-86797155543670761022011-04-21T13:27:07.660-07:002011-04-21T13:27:07.660-07:00Kari! I love hearing what is happening in the Sta...Kari! I love hearing what is happening in the Staples household! I owe you a message but I don't know if I have much wisdom, but only experience. Hopefully we can catch up soon. Oh and I have a few thoughts about the potty training issue. This is my philosophy and it may be harsh, but it seems to work. If he has the concept down, then he is past the rewarding system. Thus, we can have accidents, but multiple would lead to discipline. When JP was having multiple accidents, I warned him that another one would mean that I would take his favorite bear (that he sleeps with! I know--MEAN!! But I wanted it to really hit home.) He did have another accident, and I took the bear until he could keep his underwear clean. It hit home even though I have had to remind him that another accident means I get a toy. Might work if you are getting frustrated.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107873293768313916noreply@blogger.com