Consequences and Considerate

For all of those who still somewhat disbelieve that these are Aidyn's actual words, here are her two newest ones, both four syllables.

A few weeks ago Aidyn was behaving terribly in the store and we were forced to put back something we had planned to buy her. She learned the meaning of the word consequences that day and the lesson has stuck. She understands that there are both good and bad consequences and frequently discusses which one she plans to get based on a desired action.

This past week while Nana and Papa have been visiting they've taught her about the word considerate and it's meaning. Aidyn has always been very polite (under threat of pain :-) and she now understands that being considerate is part of being polite and learning to live with other people. She is not perfect by any means, but having words to go to in some of the more difficult times with her really helps her stop and think about her actions. Are you being considerate? and Will there be good consequences or bad ones? have been some of our best questions lately to help her make good decisions.