I'm reading a new book about being intentional to slowing down life. To not let society pressure you into the "go, go, go" mentality (although that describes Savannah perfectly), and to be silly and shake things up a bit when our routine gets a bit mundane. Here's some things I've learned that I love and will be applying:
1. Give "love bombs". Occasionally and out of nowhere shower your kids with hugs and kisses and a plethora of "I love you's". (Don't forget to include the husband on this one!!!). Although our kids already get A LOT of this, it's never really had a name. This week, I'm amping the "love bombs" up a notch.
2. At the end of every day (before we wrap up our bedtime routine, and right before nighttime prayers) ask your kids what was their most favorite part of the day and what was their least favorite part of the day. Again, include husband in this as well.
3. Have ice cream and fruit for dinner. Oh yeah! Surprise them with it if they've been extra good that day. Or, if they've had a bad day to cheer them up.
4. Let them sleep in their sleeping bags in the living room.
5. Make a picnic under the kitchen table and eat breakfast there. We have a fairly high table in the kitchen and this will work beautifully!
6. Have a "stay up as late as you want night". This would need to be planned of course because this totally wouldn't work on a school night. But this is something they can look forward too.
1. Give "love bombs". Occasionally and out of nowhere shower your kids with hugs and kisses and a plethora of "I love you's". (Don't forget to include the husband on this one!!!). Although our kids already get A LOT of this, it's never really had a name. This week, I'm amping the "love bombs" up a notch.
2. At the end of every day (before we wrap up our bedtime routine, and right before nighttime prayers) ask your kids what was their most favorite part of the day and what was their least favorite part of the day. Again, include husband in this as well.
3. Have ice cream and fruit for dinner. Oh yeah! Surprise them with it if they've been extra good that day. Or, if they've had a bad day to cheer them up.
4. Let them sleep in their sleeping bags in the living room.
5. Make a picnic under the kitchen table and eat breakfast there. We have a fairly high table in the kitchen and this will work beautifully!
6. Have a "stay up as late as you want night". This would need to be planned of course because this totally wouldn't work on a school night. But this is something they can look forward too.
