An afternoon tea for the ladies
Anybody who has more than one child can relate to the concept of spreading yourself too thin. These days I'm feeling absolutely stretched to the max. I want to spend time with both girls and with each of them individually. Then again, naptime seems to be the time to get everything done. This week, I decided to break that trend. I wanted to focus on the important things, most of all spending time with my girls. So, everyday we did special activities together. Some of our activities included a very special tea party with read (caffeine free) tea, yoga class (courtesy of On Demand's Yoga for Kids), card games, cuddling and laughs.
What an absolutely perfect way to reconnect!
I'd love to know how you maintain the balance without going bonkers. Leave me a comment with any suggestions. I love the support in the blogging world!
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what great activities! I need advice too! lol... instant family with my 8 year old stepson for the summer - it's been a HARD adjustment and that is only 1 kid lol
ReplyDeletehugs Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
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How fun! I remember when my mom would create special days for my sister and I! These are memories your girls will cherish forever!
ReplyDeleteThats such a great idea! My kids are still young, but my niece is here for the summer. I'll have to remember to do some special things with her during nap time!
ReplyDeleteI like to switch things up a bit by stepping out of the normal (sometimes boring) schedule. Like today- I told them we would skip lunch-just have lots of snacks and go to the pool instead of naps! I will probably pay for it later-but it was just too hot and they thought I was the coolest mom- at least for one day!
ReplyDeleteMy son is only 7 months, but we try to spend a lot of time outside playing on the picnic blanket. Very relaxing!
ReplyDeleteNo more naps at my house, so I don't seem to get anything done. Still, I try not to worry too much about the house and focus on getting outside with our girls while the weather's good. We've been doing a lot of "surprise get-aways". The girls now shout out, "Don't tell us where we're going!" so it's fun even when it's just the milk farm or a relative's house. Simple fun.
ReplyDeleteHi! So glad you are going to try out the Footprint Canvas project.
ReplyDeleteI used to write for Kids' Craft Projects for handmadenews.org. So I have tons of ideas. http://snipsansnails.blogspot.com/search/label/kids%20crafts
Here is a list of things you might want to try this summer:
plaster of paris ladybugs
paper rolled beads
collage art
cereal box robots
lunch bag animals or pumpkins
cardboard robot vests/ box costumes
Sponge paint with insect shaped sponges
plastic loom pot holders
rainsticks from paper towel tubes
grow sprouts in an eggshell or egg cartons
tie dyed shirts
wax paper covered leaves/flowers
plastic shrink ornaments, jewelry, suncatchers
marbled paper
paper lanterns
clothespin snowman, dolls, and angel ornaments
wooden dowel fingerpuppets
shoe box aquariums
painted terra cotta pots
handprint cement stepping stones
handprint magic foam
clay pushmold creations
play doh beads
homemade play-doh
solar oven
noodle jewelry
origami boxes
calendar page gift bags
pinecone and plastic cupcake christmas tree
puzzle piece and popsicle stick picture frames
craft lace keychains
pinecone covered in peanut butter and bird seed
painted rock paper weights
foam penguin ornaments
laminated tissue paper collage placemats
painted coffee filter butterflies
plastic loom pot holders
I'll be posting more activities on my blog through the summer. I need my sanity too. Pools, libraries, video games, a game of chase, and a table full of construction paper, glue, scissors, crayons are also helpful to me during the summers.
I have to find that on demand yoga for kids!!! Great idea. Such lucky girls to have a mom like you!!
ReplyDeleteLots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com
These responses are great. I'm a big offender of the 'spread-thin' variety, so hearing how others shake it up is refreshing.
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