5 Days, His Way - Tuesdays

Each day this week, I will post a small blurb about that day's Way. I would love any ideas or suggestions you might have for us. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Tuesday has become the day we look forward to the most. Technically it's "Teachers and Coaches", but the boys call it "treat" day. This summer when we studied the word obedience, we baked together. It seems like a stretch to see the connection, but if you've ever cooked with a child, a lot can be learned, both for them and me :)

I think baking with my children is full of amazing learning opportunities.

First, we use a recipe. Recipes need to be followed very closely with baking. Not so much for cooking, but with baking a lot could go wrong :) Listening, learning to follow instructions and paying close attention are skills needed for baking and for obeying parents, teachers and coaches. See the connection?

Second, we take turns. Honor and respect are needed for obeying parents, teachers and coaches.

The list goes on and on patience (for me and them) teamwork, controlling our tongue (for me, when something doesn't quite make it into the mixing bowl ;) practice reading, practice measuring, math skills, learning to bake, etc.

We also pray for their teachers and coaches.

We have made jell-o, zucchini bread, pumpkin muffins, caramel apples and apple pie.

I love this day best b/c my kids don't have a clue I am training them.

 

Best of all we have a yummy treat to enjoy! 

Not to long ago, Owen never wanted his picture taken.
Now he is hamming it up.
And yesterday he wanted us to wear our matching shirts for apple picking.