Partners in Parenting

“How’s Your Day Going?”

“How’s your day going” is a question most adults probably get asked at least five times every day in one way or another.  Since last week, whenever someone asks me that question, I immediately think of one of our Kindergarten students.  Here is why:

Last week, we had all the Kindergartners and most of their parents too, in the office before school for a few days so we could check the Kindergartners for head lice.  Mrs. Knopf and I checked students one at a time while others waited their turn.  For the most part, the kids didn’t mind getting checked.  The parents, however, were a nervous wreck while we methodically looked through their child’s hair.  Once we said, “You’re good!” to their child, parents began to actually breathe againJ  One child’s response has stuck with me every day since checking her.  She sat down in the chair in front of me.  Once I started checking her hair, she said, “You know what, Mr. Petzold?”  “What’s that, Sweetheart?” was my reply.  (Now I’m expecting her to tell me about her socks, a pillow at home, or some other random thing 5-year olds will talk about.)  Instead she joyfully says, “This is one beautiful day!”  My heart warmed as I affirmed the truth she had just shared.  Despite lice checks, worried parents, worried students and all the challenges of life, it’s a beautiful day when lived with Jesus.  I am trying to have that perspective every day.  The things you can learn from a 5-year old!!!

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118:24

Family Discussion Points!

Share highs and lows this week of each day.  In essence, ask the question:  How’s your day going?

Some days are great, and some are messy.  How do we rejoice in every day, not just the great ones? 

Staying positive in difficult situations is helpful for getting through the situation.  Talk about at least 3 positive things about your family because every family has difficult times…