I am without internet access for a while until we get router issues worked out. I hope to be back soon but in the meantime here’s a weekend assignment for anybody who wants to join in. 🙂
Please do at least one of the following. Extra credit for doing lots!
If you have small children…
- Lie on the floor and say dramatically, "oh no, I’m on the floor, I hope nobody climbs on me and tickles me!". Allow yourself to be climbed, tickled and bounced upon unmercifully.
- Play a rigorous round of "I’m going to get you" and playfully chase your little one(s) around.
- Do a messy craft together.
- Put some ketchup on end side of a ziplock bag and mustard in the other. Seal well and let your little one smoosh it, mix it and "write" in it (smooth it flat on a surface and then draw with your finger through the bag).
- Give your child at least 20 kisses, 10 hugs and 15 "I love you’s" by the end of the day.
- Give each child a piggyback ride.
- Focus on being particularly loving, silly and empathetic today.
If you have big children…
- Play a game together
- Watch a fun family movie together
- Take your child out for a one-on-one dessert date and just sit and visit
- Act like a goofball for no reason at random moments, just to be silly. Older kids don’t get nearly enough silliness sometimes.
- Go for a walk, hike or bike ride together.
- Surprise the kids with a sweet treat, just because.
- Give them hugs and tell them how much you love them.
- Focus on being particularly loving, silly and empathetic today.
And for yourself…
- Take breaks for just plain fun stuff.
- Laugh as much as possible.
- Treat yourself in little ways.
- Nicely ask other people to do 3 things you’d have to do otherwise.
Have a good weekend! Make it magical!