As it gets warm and sunny there is a great temptation to get outside with Noah, but I have to remember that sometimes I get tired and sometimes I need to stay inside even when the sun is shining. "Experts" would have you to think that you absolutely have to get kids out everyday. While I agree with that to an extent. I do think that it's ok to take a break and just hang out inside. The kids won't die from being indoors. Plus, for me sometimes I get exhausted from running around outside with Noah then coming in and having to get my chores done. Sometimes I want to have a slow day. I have to admit. It feels good. It gives me a chance to spend some time just hanging out with Noah and gives her a chance to have some downtime and some practice at keeping herself occupied. You never want to box yourself into certain routines. Give yourself freedom, God gives it to you.
I had to blog about this. I couldn't keep this to myself. Something happened a couple days ago. Just to share a little bit of the backstory before I tell you, my husband and I had a huge financial crisis about 3 years ago. Things have gotten better little by little but it takes grind, especially on his part. He is a great husband and dad so he takes pleasure in providing for his family. This is a great entry point into what I'm about to share with you. As we were approaching the beginning of the school year there were some other expenses approaching as well. My husband and I believe our kids should be involved in extra curricular activities. As they get older we feel they need constructive ways to channel their energy. And they need to get away from the constant lure of the Ipad. This is a big challenge for today's generation and you have to be proactive, especially with your children. Anyway, my daughter wa...
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