Think of an old-fashioned scale. The tall pointy metal bar in the middle (fulcrum) holds the horizontal bar to which is attached two swinging plates at either end. The plates hold the weights and balance is the purpose.
The school year is in full swing. Routine is truly a helpful discipline not only in the classroom but also at home. Kids thrive under reasonable boundaries. But play and imagination are equally valuable for your child's optimal development. For yours, too. Do you have any idea how much money "imagination consultants" or "creativity specialists" make in business and industry settings?
Why not have a "sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs" period every day (every day!). It's a great contrast to your usual keep the house calm, quiet, and uncluttered routine. Go ahead and have a "wiggle-every-muscle-in-your-body" exercise time once a day (every day!).
Why not take a flashlight walk at midnight once a month...if only in your own backyard? Watch and listen to everything that's awake! You know... the moon, the stars, the breeze in trees, the owls and even the little creepers under the crackling leaves.
Why not have a sleepover for just your family in the living room occasionally? Think sleeping bags, lights out, round-robin stories, soft old songs and no one has to go to sleep until s/he falls alseep.
Why not surprise your best friends with a carry-in breakfast one hour before sunrise...everyone in funny, cozy pjs? Why not?
Well...you get the idea. PLAY! and let there be only a couple rules:
1. Don't hurt anyone in all the exurberance (look up that word!) and
2. Parents MUST participate!
So, Dear Parents, if you are too busy or too tired or too sophisticated, bring the kids to Mimi's. I know how to play!
I'm praying for you because those precious kids need YOU more than anything or anyone else in the whole world!
Mimi (Yes, that big one is MY kid and the two little ones are MY grans - I know - gorgeous!)
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