New Defense Strategy

Sometimes a team will repeatedly try a certain play to make a goal/basket/touchdown, etc. Team DeWitt has tried various defensive strategies to attain the goal of kids acting like they have some sense. Sometimes the zone defense works. Sometimes it's man-on-man. Generally, these defense strategies work well when used on Eamon and Madeline. They seem to fall for our secret plays on a regular basis with only minimal points for their side. As many of you know, Sawyer is a different story. We are having a very difficult time finding a defense that works for that kid. Honestly, she needs two parents to manage her at a time; one for her mental game and one for her physical game. She is a strong opponent and we struggle to keep up the pace, despite extensive training and watching the replays.

Dear Sawyer,
Our new defense, having tried the shades of gray-is black and white. If you are naughty, you go to your room. If you cry and whine for no reason- you go to your room. If you irritate people on purpose, in an attempt to gain negative attention- you go to your room. If you hurt your brother in any way -you go to your room. If you don't listen to directions within a reasonable period of time or come out of your time out area downstairs- you go to your room. If you come out of your room when put down for nap or bedtime, your bedroom door is locked with you on the inside. Oh, and by the way Sawyer, you are now going to bed at 8 pm, with only minimal exceptions on special occasions.

Try and bust this defense. Oh, and Daddy and I are really on the same team this time because Mommy has finally convinced him that you are not going to "grow out" of your naughty behavior without help from your parents. Go Team DeWitt.

We are doing this because we love you honey,
Mommy and Daddy