It has been so nice to have Tyson home from work over the holidays. We have been so blessed to have him here all the time. It is a shame that he and Rachel decided they wanted to get sick! But one of the nice things that we have been able to do is have dates with the kids. I took Rachel out to run lots of errands one day (one of which was her to the doctor!) and Tyson and Keith stayed home and played Hide and Seek. One of the kids' favorite games, but one Mommy just doesn't have the energy for lately. Hmmm, wonder why? LOL. But then the next day, Daddy and Rachel did finger painting (which turned out marvelously by the way) and Keith and I went to the park to play. As you can tell, it is still winter here. And I didn't do much playing. But he did get all bundled up and played on the playground equipment. I got some shots with our new camera. (You'll have to bear with me as I learn how to play with it.) Then we walked around the park track because Keith wanted to. We were going to try to do two times, but one was about all I could handle. Then we went to Jitters and colored and played Brain Quest while we had steamers and a special treat. The kids both loved these times. I only wish we could do them more often! I highly recommend taking the kids out on their very own dates. It made such a difference in their attitudes. They were so happy and excited. Of course, they had a hard time understanding that the special time their sibling had with the other parent was equal to their special time with the first parent. They both wanted to be able to do both things! I guess it is good when they want to spend time with us, right?
2 comments:
It's so great that you have the opportunity to spend special times with each kid. I think I'll try to do this with my 2, also.
By the way, how long exactly can a child spend playing at a park when there's that much snow on the ground? It makes my toes cold just looking at it!
Just an ignorant question from an Arizona girl. But seriously, how long?
Kris,
It is so nice when we get the chance to do it, and it makes them feel really special. Especially when they get to go on a "date" with mom or dad out of the house!
Truth be told, I get cold a lot earlier than the kids do outside! But part of that is that they are all bundled up, and I just don't have lots of extra winter gear for me, especially being 8 months pregant! So I can warm my top okay, but the legs get chilly! We were out there for 30-45 minutes.
I am going to post some pics of sledding soon, and it was in the negatives but the kids were out for almost an hour I think! They are pretty resilient if they want to be there!
Hugs, Jennifer
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