It is no secret that Navy is a stinker. But as of the last few days, I have seen a marked improvement. She still has a huge personality and is still stubborn. But lately I have noticed that she really wants to be good, and LOVES positive attention. Whenever I tell her how she did something really good, she gets a tiny smile at the edges of her lips. She is also saying “please”, and “thank you”, and “excuse me mama” without coaching. And whenever I ask her to do something, she immediately says “sure Mama”!
This day, I had put the rags in to wash. As a surprise to me, Bella taught her how to fold them. After showing her one time, Icka spent about ten minutes folding away. And she literally folded every single one, and did a great job! When she came out to show me her handiwork, I was so impressed that I cheered and celebrated her work. She tried hard, but I saw that smile creep up her face, and she was SO proud!
Even Scout couldn’t believe what a good job she had done. Lucky her — she just inherited a new job!
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This little girl of mine has become the sweetest thing lately. As she walks around the house all day either humming or singing, I can’t believe the quick change. But I am not totally crossing my fingers just yet. There hasn’t been quite enough time to call it a permanent change. And before she hums or sings, she announces to the room, “Shush everyone….SHUSH….I am singing!”
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