On many occasions, I have talked about how short/small my kids are. To put things in perspective, this is where I found Maile, a second grader, sleeping the other night.
There's something really wrong with that.
Anyway, I need advice from you church-going people with children who hate going to church. Maybe I'm the only one out there, but yesterday I went to wake up Maile, and the first thing out of Maile's mouth was
Maile: I'm not going.
Me: Well, what do you think you're going to do today?
Maile: I was thinking I would watch TV or draw. Maybe I'll do a little reading.
She says this all casually like she has a choice in the matter. Anyone have tips for dealing with unruly children?

I just say, when you're 12 you can stay home from church alone but until then you just have to come with us. It's good to have a tasty sweet after church negotiating tool available too. ; )
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