It's not just a walk...

Years ago when the children were young a little muffin shoppe opened about a 3/4 of a mile from our home.  They sold Texas Sized Muffins and for one summer/fall season on Saturday morning early, one child would have their turn to walk to the muffin shoppe with Mom for a treat.  We would walk, talk, arrive, order our muffin and hot chocolate, eat, talk, laugh, and walk back home.  It was special.  It was YOUR TURN. 


And you know what?  It WAS a treat!


In a day and age where there is so little left that is special, I urge you to think twice before you indulge your children (or yourself for that matter) with every whim and desire. 
Make an ice cream cone a treat,  a walk with Mom special, a date with Dad something to look forward to. 
These times do not have to happen every week (unless you are splitting your time up among multiple children)  but they SHOULD be scheduled.  Plan ahead. 


No money?  Single?  No babysitter?  Let one child stay up a little later to share popcorn and a story just for them.  Don't get sucked into "It's not fair"   The other child/children will get there turn and you know what?  It's good to learn to WAIT. 


Ask God for creative ideas.  Read some good children's magazines and continue to follow this blog for more tips and ideas to help you to stay focused and steady on this parenting journey.


You are IT in these little ones' eyes.  NO ONE compares to you.  You are being watched and you WILL BE emulated.  Take a good look and be what you want them to be!


You're doing great!