happily ever after

Its  a New Day. We went to our parenting class tonight and OMG. I loved it. We got their early, dutch bros in hand and as we walked in the speaker Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel was in the front of the church.  I immediately went to her, shook her hand and told her how much we desperately needed her. B told me I was being creepy but whatev, I was so excited to be there. We got our seats, right up front. Yes, did I mention how happy I was to be there. Once she started talking I knew we were headed for a new life. I really do believe that she has a great system and we have already started it. I know this won't be an overnight miracle but I do know that I have the tools to survive motherhood. When you leave the hospital, they really should make you complete parenting classes or something because I feel like had I been told these very SIMPLE concepts from the get go we may be dealing with a different child. She is this lady who talks to you straight and is a strong and devout Christian. She gives all her glory to God and it made me warm inside when she spoke. I loved her. So I bought her book, asked her a million questions and will most likely be calling her for future questions :) The other great thing is B and I talked about it all the way home and agreed that we need to do this together and we are making a promise to eachother to move forward with her guideance (sp) She teaches to help your child feel safe and loved but to also have structure. No more door locking, no more yelling, no more time outs in her room. Yes, I feel like a weight is lifted and I really hope that we can be successful with her training. She implements the minute drill and kids get pennies as a consequence. (you'll have to read her stuff to get it) but as we were driving home I reached down and felt something under my leg.... it was a penny. I'm sorry, but that did it for me and I know that was a soft whisper from above. I'll keep you posted on our progress but in the meantime check out her website. http://www.parentingsos.com/. xoxo