I am not sure when it happened, but at some point being a playmate was added to the mommy-to-do list. Some days between cooking, cleaning and/or working outside the home, we don't feel like another Dora Song or episode of Hanna Montana. All moms have those times when they just don't feel like playing with their children. When we do take the time to get in the floor and play, our minds on all the other things we have to get done.
First we have to learn to give ourselves a break. No one expects us, including our children, to be their only form of entertainment 24/7. They need down time just like we do. When we do take time to play with our children, focus only playing. Giving that time our undivided attention, that way when we are ready to move on to something else we don't feel guilty. Who knows we may even have fun!!!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Thanks for that! I think it is important for us to be in that "moment" when we are engaged with our children. They grow up so fast and if we can stop to see them learn how to cross the monkey bars instead of saying "hurry let's go," we will find ourselves watching the evolution of growth and truly enjoying playing or just "being" with our babies...Guilt free. I love the article. Thanks for the reminder.
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