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| The List |
The other evening Sophie appeared in the TV room naked as a jaybird and ready for bath at 6pm. She had made a list that reads as follows (I'll convert the spelling for your ease in reading):
- clean up
- dinner
- undressed
- brush teeth
- bath
- dry off
- brush hair
- floss
- get dressed
- pick clothes (for tomorrow)
- I Spy (the picture book)
- TV
- tickles for one minute
- devotion
- hugs
- kisses
- bed
She made this list all on her own and was super motivated to get all her "things" done and check them off as she went along. She was all ready for bed by 6:30, which is when we usually begin the night-time routine. Since we typically have to really push and prod her along in the evenings (and mornings), we wanted to reward her initiative and so allowed her to watch a little TV before going to bed. Charles had introduced her to old Popeye cartoons on Netflix that same day, so she chose to watch Popeye.
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| A photograph of "tickles for one minute" |
Since then, she's been modifying the list daily but still following it. Her efficiency has decreased in the days since Sunday, but having her list does seem to help her take ownership of getting her "things" done to get ready for bed and prepared for the next day.
Right on Sophie! Granny likes to make lists, too. Now, where did I put my list? Nite, Bless You, Love you, Sophie! Hannah, Daddy and Mommy, too. Granny H.
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