Snow 3 times in a 7 day forecast seems more appropriate for Canada than Ridgefield, CT. And since my husband travels at times for business, this being his busy season, I have spent quite a few unexpected days home with my 2 girls recently. Schools cancelled, roads unsafe to travel, businesses closed (the yoga studio included), we are left to entertain ourselves. Of course, they wake up and immediately want to cuddle up on the couch and watch tv while eating their breakfast in their PJs. Fun idea, right? Heck, that's what I want to do too! But knowing that the best way to teach our kids is by example, I have a hard time "being lazy". I want them to eat at the table properly and not in front of the tv like little zombies.
But it's a SNOW DAY! The rules go out the window, right?
Yes, but it doesn't mean it's easy. For me.
I am sadly aware that my free time with my youngest is counting down. She'll be starting kindergarten in the fall. And that's great, but I remember when my older daughter started kindergarten, and I lost knowledge of her daily activities. I didn't know some of the friends she was asking for play dates with, I didn't know what stories she was reading during the day and I didn't know how much of her lunch she actually ate. It was a very strange feeling for me. The letting go was difficult. Knowing that this is coming again, I try to soak up every minute with her that I can. On days like this, I try to embrace their energy, not squelch it. I try to marvel at their creativity, not worry about the mess being created in the process.
But it's a difficult balance - the right amount of structure to the day mixed with the letting go of "rules". But I do realize that relaxing in PJs on the couch at 10am once in awhile is OK. And snuggling in with them on a day like today is setting the best example possible.
But it's a SNOW DAY! The rules go out the window, right?
Yes, but it doesn't mean it's easy. For me.
I am sadly aware that my free time with my youngest is counting down. She'll be starting kindergarten in the fall. And that's great, but I remember when my older daughter started kindergarten, and I lost knowledge of her daily activities. I didn't know some of the friends she was asking for play dates with, I didn't know what stories she was reading during the day and I didn't know how much of her lunch she actually ate. It was a very strange feeling for me. The letting go was difficult. Knowing that this is coming again, I try to soak up every minute with her that I can. On days like this, I try to embrace their energy, not squelch it. I try to marvel at their creativity, not worry about the mess being created in the process.
But it's a difficult balance - the right amount of structure to the day mixed with the letting go of "rules". But I do realize that relaxing in PJs on the couch at 10am once in awhile is OK. And snuggling in with them on a day like today is setting the best example possible.
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