Acts of Kindness...

For several months, a chart has been hanging on our wall.  At the top, it says "100 Acts of Kindness" and each time one of our kids does an act of kindness, they get to put a sticker on.  If they got to 100, then the deal was that they would get to go to the store to buy donuts.

The goal was that the kids would learn to be kind to each other, although some days, it seems like it's all they can do to just treat each other decently and not maliciously.  Also, in an effort to earn a sticker, sometimes they would ask, "If I do my chore, can I put a sticker on?"  The answer, of course, would be "No.  Your chore is your chore and expected of you."

However, there were some impressive acts of kindness, which is nice to see as a parent; a glimmer of hope that eventually these kids may eventually become kind and decent human beings and members of society.  For example (and Karina is especially good at this), when one kid had a special treat, they might share it with another.  Or Eliana would read aloud a book to the boys.

FINALLY, this past week, they filled the chart up.

And got some donuts from Freddy's!

And here is Gabe enjoying the fruits of his kindness, in the form of a maple bar!