I'm always on the lookout for fun things to do with my kids.
One of my friends had a 50th birthday not too long ago and among the decorations were a number of (black, haha) vinyl 50's some of which we took home for souvenirs.
Anyway, one day I thought whoever needed some lovin' should hand the 50 to the one they wanted it from. It then becomes that person's to pass along to another family member when they need the perks. And so on...
It always brings smiles. We do it goofy sometimes (accompanied with a lot of laughter): cheek hugs (where you press cheek to cheek) or elbow hugs (ya gotta be careful and not slip the elbows off each other) or chin hugs (ditto) or forehead hugs or shoulder hugs (pressing your shoulders together) ...butterfly kisses (eyelashes)...quick hugs...etc. and normal ones too...
Last night when my youngest came up to the computer where I was sitting, I gave her the 50...and then immediately she gave it back to me (so she would receive her 50 hugs and kisses and love pats)...so now I have to pass it on again. Other times if she has kept it, she will bring it in a few nights later...
Anyway, it's fun and instant validation.
So much of parenting is serious, so it's always good to have some fun memories. I try to make some fun ones every day. This was really important when one of our girls was especially difficult to parent.
Karin
Originally posted 2007-03-21 08:22:30.
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