Speaking from the Heart

With little incentives maybe threats is a better word, of no computer and no XBox time until schoolwork is complete, Mark willingly started his assignment after lunch. He sighed a big relief when he finished everything two hours later.

I must admit, I momentarily thought about letting him have a day of rest. However, as a Mom, I must not teach him the master art of procrastination. There are already too many procrastinators in this world. Maybe one day he'll look back at this and says to me, "thanks, You were a mean Mom for making me work so hard that Sunday afternoon." I will graciously accept the gratitude.