Yesterday I decided we could try movie night again. I thought it would be fun and I had a few ideas on how to make it smoother than the first time. Lex came home from school, we had snack and played outside… all was good until it was time to come in. MAJOR meltdown! Lex ended up kicking, screaming, blah! The whole thing lasted about 10 minutes, if that, but he lost movie night. I was bummed because I really wanted to do it, but they both had pretty bad manners all afternoon and then the fight… so that was that.

After Lex got calmed down and in the tub he asked if we could have movie night tonight instead. I told him that if he can keep it together and remember to use good manners all day, perhaps we could try again for Saturday night. That was an agreeable idea to him and then he decided that he needs a reminder. All on his own he decided to write himself a reminder on a Post-It note that he could keep in his pocket. I loved the idea! All his. After bath he asked for Post-It notes. I tried to talk him into a bigger piece of paper, but he insisted the smaller size was preferable, especially in a bright color. While I made dinner he made himself a reminder and tucked it into this pants for the morning.

Look at those tired eyes! That was the real problem.

Once or twice today Alan and I have had to give him gentle reminders, such as “Lex, what’s in your pocket?” but other than that he has had a very good day. Especially considering he walked 3+ miles this morning!

I hope we all make it through the day because I’m looking forward to a picnic on the living room floor and Mary Poppins tonight!