Yesterday

Ridley wa an angel during the morning. We had some issues with Mcdonalds but quickly got them sorted.

While we were doing the new school tour, he played on the playground and listened very well.

I dropped him off at school announcing I owed him a Pokemon card and he would get two more for not bitting and staying in line.

At the end of the day, I checked his backpack and we had no write up. He said he had a good day, and considering there was no notes or emails from teacher, I took him on his word. I let him pick three Pokemon cards and he tried to pick three more for "mom and gramma."

He's chosen not to turn them in for now. He's happy just watching Trolls and playing.

It was a little bit of a struggle to get him to do the four pages of homework, but he got through it. I just kept telling him that if he wanted a Pokemon card for listening, then he would have to sit down and do homework.

I think our schedule from now on will be dinner, homework, play, shower.

Ricky was exceptional in being supportive and not yelling. He raised his voice a couple times because Rids wouldn't listen (he made eggs with him because Rids asked but then he wouldn't eat them) but we managed to get through it.

Seeing the "talking doctor"

I took Rids to see what we call the "talking doctor" today.

I really like this guy. The focus is mostly on positive feedback and rewards. We need to focus Rids on the things we WANT him to do, as opposed to negative feedback (or attention to) the things we DON'T want him to do.

So how did this work today?

We went to Walgreens and picked out Pokemon cards. For each goal (no biting, staying in line, and listening) he will earn a Pokemon card. Then as he accumulates it, he can turn them in for rewards. Essentially a pokemon card for each dollar spent.

We are also not to yell. And when trying to get him to focus, we need to put our hand on his shoulder, get down to his level, and talk to him.

Consistency is key!!

Today we got the treasure chest of toys. He was excited for them, but he still had difficulty listening.

I did not yell. And neither did Ricky. I think that did help.

He told me he was afraid of the dark, so we turned on the light in the other room.

Killing Dinosaurs

In an effort to record everything Rids, my son did something absolutely hilarious and horrible today....okay, Friday really, but I'm at the Super Bowl and I'm a bit tipsy.

So....

Friday morning I get the dread call...school. The VP wishes me a good morning, but then starts into the issues of the day. (Granted I suspected he might not have the best of days because Mom and Dad were out of town, but still....)

Apparently my exuberant child decided during the fire drill, to run around screaming "Hurry! Hurry!! Ms. Monroe is going to kill us!"

Goodness. of course, later when I questioned him he said he was killing dinosaurs. I love his inventiveness, however I explained to him that fire drill time is for being quiet.

Apparently he also later attempted to bite another child but he pleaded the fifth. I'm very close to sending him to school with a Hannibal Lechter like mask on his face....wheeling him in on a dolly.

Love my unique child.