In the fast pace world called motherhood, we have to take time and enjoy or childre, Here are a few ways to get the much needed housework done while enjoying your children at the same time.
1. Sing one of the family's favorite tunes while you clean a room together
2. Bake a cake and let the kids help you ice it (no matter how it looks) or enjoy sharing the batter off the mixer attachments.
3. Include the kids in your excercise routine. Allow them to ride their bike while you brisky walk beside them.
4. When planning the monthly meals let the kids choose a the night, the menu and prepare the meal together.
5. Family Reading time, share a story or just break and get some quiet time where everyone reads a book of their choice in the same room.
Quality time does not have to cost a arm and a leg, you can enjoy your children just by doing things together to create laughs and memories. I find that I enjoy my children better when we do simple things together and I find that my children beg for more days like these and less days at Chuck E Chesse.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sweetest Time Of The Year
Glittery red hearts and Sweetheart Candy gives February a very sweet feeling. For those of us who have a valentine, sweetheart or boo this month can be greatly anticipated. If you are single it could be a dreaded month. However, it doesn't have to be. I can remember when I was in college my friends and I would do secret Valentine or choose a mushy movie and bring candy and make Valentine Baskets. It was quite fun. I grew up in a single parent home and I would be my mother's valentine from time to time.
I believe that we have gotten so wrapped up in the candy and teddy bears that we loose the meaning of Valentine's day which is about love. It does not have to be a romantic love to be valid. You may say sure you can say that because you are married, but today in the mail unexpected I got a card from a friend. I hold this friend dear to my heart and to receive a Valentine's card in the mail from her really made me remember the purpose of this time of year. It is not to make the chocolate makers and jewelry makers more rich, it is time to show our love for each other whether it me mother to daughter, father to son, sister to brother or friend to friend.
Remember that this is the sweetest time of year give out Valentines this year to unexpected people like your mailman, the corner store owner, or your child's teacher.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Just the Two of Us
Things can get pretty hectic in our house, we have five children as you can see all with different needs, different personalities and in different stages of life. It seem sometimes that me and my husband have to sneak to be alone. We have rare moments when someone from the church or family members will relieve us of the children , but never all at once. Spending time together is important to us. My husband is my best friend and I love spending time with him. So we came up with a few ways to spend time together just the two of us. Maybe you have five children like us or you have one and notice that you and the hubby are losing your Just the Two of Us time try these three quick tips.
1. Strict bedtimes: If you put the kids to bed at the same time each night when it is time for them to hit the sack you will have less of fuss and then you can spend more time cuddling with your boo.
2. Wake up a little earlier: Our house is as quiet as a mouse at 5 and 6am. So sometimes my husband and I sacrifice a little sleep to steal a few hours together. We may go for a walk around our house or enjoy a quiet breakfast. Whatever we decided to do its our time.
3. Brib family: This may seem far fetched but it works. My sister normally does not like to baby sit all five of my children, but if I promise her something she more apt to keep everyone and for a few hours we can get away and enjoy a good conversation in the park or a peaceful dinner at our favorite resturant.
These are a few of the things we do to get a little Quality Time. If you have some other things you do to get a little Just the two of us time do share.
1. Strict bedtimes: If you put the kids to bed at the same time each night when it is time for them to hit the sack you will have less of fuss and then you can spend more time cuddling with your boo.
2. Wake up a little earlier: Our house is as quiet as a mouse at 5 and 6am. So sometimes my husband and I sacrifice a little sleep to steal a few hours together. We may go for a walk around our house or enjoy a quiet breakfast. Whatever we decided to do its our time.
3. Brib family: This may seem far fetched but it works. My sister normally does not like to baby sit all five of my children, but if I promise her something she more apt to keep everyone and for a few hours we can get away and enjoy a good conversation in the park or a peaceful dinner at our favorite resturant.
These are a few of the things we do to get a little Quality Time. If you have some other things you do to get a little Just the two of us time do share.
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