Mealtime

THE New Family Mom recently visited IKEA where she purchased the table and chairs for the Twins.

The Twins know to go sit in their chairs when told to do so in preparation for a meal. They respond to "Go sit down," and race to take their place at the table.

Their high chairs have been put in storage and hopefully will not be put back in service to them again.

Dad was shocked the first time he told them to go sit down and they complied. He had not taught them that intentionally. He realized that they were imitating behavior they have seen. Drawing from this, he realized how important is was to model behavior he wants them to learn. So he reconfigured the dining room to be used as a dining room and eats his meals at the table. No more dining on the couch in front of the TV or at the office desk in front of the computer (at least not in front of them).

Next lesson, saying grace before a meal.