Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Children have a different point of view than adults. I'm not talking imaginary friends, and recreating Transformer battles; although they did play those type of games occasionally. Children see things like it really is; happy or sad, mean or nice, fun or boring, bossy or helpful; I think you have a better idea of what I am talking about now. My children are straight forward thinkers, not someone who has a dream world view or fairytale happy endings, and they don't think doom and gloom either, just straight forward facts. I like that best. It keeps things real, you know in perspective. Could it be I am more straight forward myself, possibly; as of late, I am just a tangled mess of worry.
Worry is bad, focusing on the whole picture is better, set reasonable goals, communicate clearly, work as a team, have respect, honor and integrity. If I worry all the time it effects my children, the way they look at things and the way they handle problems. The stuff rolls down hill kind of scenario. I like keeping some things simple; are we nice or mean, are we helpful or bossy. So, let's do a self check, I will check my self each day and focus on a goal for the day. I'm sure many a parent has said check the attitude at the door; well I bet many a child is thinking the same of many parents. Self check, and see where you are emotionally. It won't hurt anything, and it may make a big difference it what ever we are facing.
More to come,
Pam
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Bird feeders
Autumn, aka fall is around the corner.
A great craft idea would be to make bird feeders.
There are many options; you can reuse plastic soda bottles, paper towel rolls, pines cones, apples, or left over wood scraps. A friend of mine has used a metal cake pan with a hole drilled through each handle and hung it from a tree branch. Many of the birds in Kansas are not picky they enjoy just sunflower seeds, or a nice seed and fruit medley. You can buy seed already mixed or make your own mix.
Gather up the children and some supplies and get crafty! Enjoy.
A great craft idea would be to make bird feeders.
There are many options; you can reuse plastic soda bottles, paper towel rolls, pines cones, apples, or left over wood scraps. A friend of mine has used a metal cake pan with a hole drilled through each handle and hung it from a tree branch. Many of the birds in Kansas are not picky they enjoy just sunflower seeds, or a nice seed and fruit medley. You can buy seed already mixed or make your own mix.
Gather up the children and some supplies and get crafty! Enjoy.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Summertime memories...
Time is clicking down, soon the children will be back at school. I am reviewing the must-haves of what we should do with the time we have left. As if we die once they go back to school, sounds silly doesn't it. All time together all throughout the year is what our focus should be.
I will work on having a weekly date time with each child, note I only have two, thank goodness, that is a good number for me. I feel lucky and I love with all my being.
More to come.
Thank you,
Pam
Time is clicking down, soon the children will be back at school. I am reviewing the must-haves of what we should do with the time we have left. As if we die once they go back to school, sounds silly doesn't it. All time together all throughout the year is what our focus should be.
I will work on having a weekly date time with each child, note I only have two, thank goodness, that is a good number for me. I feel lucky and I love with all my being.
More to come.
Thank you,
Pam
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