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The Park Project
The boys and I are on a quest to visit every park in Austin. We purchased a real map, and we circle every park we visit. Sometimes we’ll be out and about and we’ll have some extra time, so I’ll google the nearest park. Other times, we will intentionally bring out the map, look at it, and decide where to go. One day the boys decided they wanted to visit the “biggest park in Austin,” so they selected Emma Long Metropolitan Park. It even has a beach! (The picture I have doesn’t show the beach part.) It’s such a sweet little ritual/tradition in our family. Living with children is so… Read More -
Family Meeting Idea
I started reading The Secrets of Happy Families. So far I’m enjoying it!One of the first ideas is about a weekly family meeting. The idea is really simple and common (it also comes up in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families). The family gets together and discusses a set of things, such as:- What things went welling our family this week?
- What things could we improve in our family?
- What things will you commit to working on this week?
I don’t think we are quite ready for this weekly ritual yet, although I love the idea of it. Tate is only four right now. I think… Read More -
Ideas for Holiday Gifts: 4 and 6 Year-Old Children
The holidays feel like they are upon us (despite the fact that we are still swimming all the time)!For Christmas and birthdays, our families typically like to have a list of things that the boys might be interested in. I thought I would share our list in case anyone else is looking for ideas for their own children!6 year-old- Flag football set: This one is actually so the whole family can play together when we gather at the beach for Thanksgiving with my family in Florida.
- Charades for kids: Looks like a fun family game!
- Sit scooter: Remember those things we used to sit on and
