kids

Do You Remember How To Be A Kid?

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My opinion is that to be a parent, you must remember how to be a kid.
We have had problems with our kids and temper tantrums within the last few months. It usually ends with them in their room for a timeout and my husband and myself are frustrated beyond all means.
In the last few weeks, I have realized that part of their problem is probably just needing extra attention and love. Sometimes I want to do other things like cleaning the house, baking something, or just taking a moment for myself. But I believe that the most important thing that parents can try and do is play and hang out with their kids as much as they can.

For the last few weeks, I have been trying hard to remember how to be a kid again. I have loved to play pretend stories with them with their toys, coloring, and even play hide and go seek. It’s fun to see how excited they get when I find them even if I find them hiding in the same spot again. The other day we were on a hunt to find the dinosaur’s family. Today I went to the “doctor” and got a check-up and all I needed was a bandaid.

My son always asks if I can play with him. Even though I may be busy I will take a few minutes and play with him because I know that will make his day and will help build a closer bond with him.

I forgot for a moment what it was like to be a kid. Kids are learning and growing. They need nurturing along with having fun. I have learned that in order to give the best to my kids I need to focus my priorities more on them. And to not worry about those other things at home. Those things can wait for a little bit. I have also found that I am becoming more patient with them as well.

Melting Snow

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The snow is starting to melt. I would be lying if I said I was sad to see the snow go, but I am not a fan of it and probably never will be. I once told my husband that people that say they like the snow never had to shovel it; especially in negative degree, chilly weather.

We have gotten so much snow this winter. I am not sure when all of the snow is going to melt, but it has started so that is nice. I have tried getting our kids outside most every day, at least for a little bit this winter. In the beginning, it was challenging because our oldest would not like to put on his snow gear. He has never liked to wear jackets or hats. So I looked at different hat options and I found one that I thought he would love to wear and it worked. It even came with mittens so that was a bonus. I have loved to see our children playing in the snow and going down the tall hills of snow that we have. I will admit that it was a little sad to have the snow melting and to see their disappointment as they couldn’t easily climb up the hills because the snow was too mushy.

However, it is fun to see them stomping in the puddles that are now forming in our backyard. I thought that our oldest would have a fit because he was getting dirty from the mud, but so far he has been fine and really enjoys going outside. I am sure our kids will miss the snow a little bit when it all goes, but I think they will be happy to finally be able to play in the sandbox. Every day our oldest asks if he can play in the sandbox. I tell him not quite yet, but when most of the snow melts then he can play in it. Our daughter was playing with some snow in the backyard and said she was eating a donut. I looked at the ice she was holding and I could see why she was pretending it was a donut. It was a circle and it had a hole in the center.

There are some good memories from this winter, but we are ready to make some new ones that don’t involve snow.

-Jelly Jazz