A Fine Day

 I love morning time with my baby bear. I had to share this particular picture of JoJo because everyone comments on how much he looks like me but FINALLY I caught him looking just like his Daddy....and kind of like James Dean!

As summer is coming to a end (or just starting considering the nice weather) I try to keep JoJo active and try to think of something new to do each day. Not everyday can be full of carnival rides, petting zoo’s and birthday parties. Its easy to have cheap fun and I have to often remind myself that kids appreciate the simple things. I hope to instill in JoJo that fun isn’t sitting in front of the television or computer and is best with time spent in the company of family and friends.


This morning we took advantage of the free children services at our local library (check with your local library for fun and story times) most offer such. We often get there early to spend some quiet time enjoying all the books.

Today we were joined by his two cousins (the two boys in green) and the library  had a special guest from a local organization called Kinderjam…..he loves Miss El.

We take Miss El's class often so JoJo fancies himself the teacher's pet and is often undrefoot......

The boys still had a bit of energy to burn so we filled the rest of the morning blowing bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and a little ruckus!

 

Its the little things

-Invent a secret handshake, not only is it super cute but it gives kids another form of bonding with you and can even offer comfort in times of distress. It dosn't have to be complicated, just something for the two of you or the whole family. Don’t forget Eskimo kisses!

-Give your child a spa day, put flower petals and baby oil in the bath, give  a mani-pedi, baby massage, blow dry, chocolate facial, and his/her favorite treat!  Hey if you have your own spa day do it why not let someone else?

-Make greeting cards for everyone in your family with flower petals, crayons, macaroni, leaves, cupcake liners, stickers….WHATEVER….no holiday needed.

-Let him/her dress up in whatever he or she wants out of mommy and daddy closet then take a trip the the grocery store…..I don’t know why but kids love it!

-bake cookies with your little one for the neighbors, mailman, or other local friends you encounter and make sure your babe gets to hand them out.

-when your little one is napping put some different things in a brown paper bag, close it up and when they are awake ask them to feel/shake and try to guess what it is. Just the discovery of new or surprise things is fun.

-Let him/her help with putting away groceries. Who cares if it takes 30 minutes and your frozen peas are starting to thaw!

-Since JoJo is too young to know that toys come in a happy meal I hid them in my glove box for tough times on the road. We have a basket of toys at his feet that I can grab for but he gets bored of those. This way I always have some new back-ups in my glove box.