MrsMacGyver is a talented vocalist. After a long-lasting cough/cold a while ago, she had vocal damage.
The restorative plan included an 8 week rest with no singing, clearing her throat, or elevated voice.
We decided as a family to not speak to anyone who wasn't in the room....
The restorative plan included an 8 week rest with no singing, clearing her throat, or elevated voice.
We decided as a family to not speak to anyone who wasn't in the room....
https://twitter.com/YakWeasel/status/1506039994821054479
This was a challenge for many seemingly insignificant reasons. We eliminated the, "kids, get in the car, now!" shouts from the main level to the upstairs.
Our "come to dinner" and "get your shoes off in the house" and "stop messing with that" voices had to change.
Our "come to dinner" and "get your shoes off in the house" and "stop messing with that" voices had to change.
We approached each other and spoke calmly and quietly, face-to-face.
Every interaction was purposeful and meaningful. I'd walk downstairs for a simple thing to follow the rule.
Every interaction was purposeful and meaningful. I'd walk downstairs for a simple thing to follow the rule.
I noticed a better feeling in the house. My patience level (which is typically short) improved.
I connected more to each of my children and used the correct voice length to speak to those in my home.
I connected more to each of my children and used the correct voice length to speak to those in my home.
I look back fondly on this period that taught me how to make communication more meaningful in my family.
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