Raven was Brilliant

This morning on the way to school - Allie was saying her Mom threatened to send her to Boys Town. Avery and I explained to her what its like, since she has been to the one here in town. She explained how they make you do everything (chores) and ride their van to school etc.
I told her she needed to give her mom a break and stop acting out and being disrespectful. I explained how I felt as a Mom when both my girls were younger and Tom was always gone - I was overwhelmed and ready to give up.
Then: Raven was brilliant. Allie started talking about when her dad gets home from out of state (for four days) her Mom is going to tell him she was bad. She got her phone taken away too. Raven proceeded to tell her that maybe she can earn it back by being good the rest of the time. In her sweet yet authoritative voice she quietly said "Its your choice, you can turn around your attitude right now and when your Dad comes home your Mom could say - "she was naughty a couple times BUT turned it around and has been good the whole rest of the time" or you're Mom can say "Allie was naughty the whole time."  I praised Raven for putting into perspective what I've been trying to teach her.. she is listening!
What a gift to hear my child teaching another child the exact things I'm trying to teach her. Very proud mama moment!
Sometimes we find out what we are working so hard for, is happening right before our eyes. We have to appreciate and recognize it. Only by the Grace of God. I know He has a plan for us and this little conversation is just more proof.

A few updated pictures of the family! Raven 6th and A in 9th!


Learn something new everyday.