We had our first child melt down over the 31 Days of no spending challenge.
He has been 7 days without soda and without eating out which for a 10 year old, is torture. So he thought tonight because we are bagging for the Weekend Food Program that Taco Bell could be the menu. When I told him, I had dinner prepared in the fridge, a meltdown of epic proportions ensued.
So, we {hubby and I} used it as a way to talk to the boy about what’s important. We talked about how if one thing is the BIGGEST thing in our life, it’s a stronghold or idol and we need to let it go. What we did is make a compromise. We agreed we’ve all done really well. Better than any of us expected. So, we have opted to have a family dinner {at a restaurant of the boy’s choosing} on Saturday night with his special surprise spend the night guest. We will be 10 days in and there is a lot to celebrate being able to hold each other accountable for something we take for granted. It’s causing us to grow as a family.
I’m excited that Day 8 begins a cleaning and organizing challenge ~ because that is right up my alley! Bring it next 7 days!
