No axe to grind

Greetings y'all :

Well the Robinson Boys had a splendid day exploring the wonderful world of primitive technology. What a thrill to learn survival skills. We learned how to make blow guns and blow darts. We learned how to make a fishing spear out of river cane. We learned how grind and carve stone. We learned how to make a stone axe. We even learned a little flint knapping. We learned to survive with primitive tools and technology. We didn't get an axe so therefore we've no axe to grind. ( yes that was a horrible pun) We even took a little dip in the lake. Then came to watch the O's game and Kentucky Derby.

Mostly we bonded and he learned how much I trust him. I learned how much he trusts me as well. We had a minor hiccup when he was tired and hungry but it was quick and my technique of reflective listening and giving him ownership of problem solving worked like a charm. It's a win-win system where he states his needs and gets to offer solutions. We end with if this doesn't work instead of ( whatever the behavior was ) we can sit and find a new solution. It's kinda cool watching him go through the steps without me too . It means he's learning to calmly problem solve and choose his priorities . I've been trying this one my kids at school with slow to moderate success. Those kids are amazing with so much to offer. They , like my son and all sentient beings, seek validation . The key is trying to learn how and what they are communicating.

It's time to snuggle up and spend more time with my son. I think a little ice cream and Svengoolie , who is showing The Raven should do the trick.

Thanks again for reading folks.