#249: What are we saying no to right now?
What would you say to a married couple that struggles with one party probably saying yes to too many things and the other party saying yes to nothing? Thinking about your most recent episode, #249: What are we saying no to right now? I loved this episode so much. I was taking notes like a madman. I could give a lot more context for this question, but didn’t want to overwhelm.
Adoption
My husband and I are in the process of adopting child #4 (we have 3 bio kids, this is our first adoption). We don’t have a set number of kids but felt the Lord calling us to expand our family this way in this season. TJ - sometime in a podcast, can you speak to what it was like growing up in a family with adopted siblings? What are some things that you feel like your parents did well, and what are some things you think your family could have done better? Thank you!
Suggested ages for independent chores
Brooke saying that Sunny could almost independently cut her avocados! 🤯 Rather than ask what should my kids be doing at what age. How did you get started? How did you progress, if that looked any different than the starting? And do you have a few examples of what your girls are currently doing and/or some chores/independent work they progressed through as they got older?
Discipline techniques that work
It sounds like your girls are really well behaved. It’s hard to imagine them giving you attitude, fighting with siblings, pitching fits, etc. They’re kids, so I think they must, but, must they? Do these problems exist in your house? Can you give a general look at your discipline, or the few techniques that work? Our house is very different that yours, younger, closer in age, boy dominated and led, but I feel like boys homes should be able to have peace and order too.