chasing butterflies
posted at 10:02 pm by Kelly
Our weekend was very low key.
Nothing planned…hung out around the house…easy.
Kinda boring.
Ryan and I are completely exhausted of children’s games. Ryan even more than I because he’s stuck playing them with the kids while I sleep.
The kids (still) don’t play very well together or alone without us. I suppose this is normal and not that huge of a deal as we like to spend time with the kids but its very boring. (I don’t feel like I’m alone in my feelings of boredom while playing with the kids….somebody please agree that it puts them to sleep as well.)
We have to liven up some of their games to make it moderately interesting for us.
Here we set up the Elefun to blow over the banister to the kids waiting in the foyer.
And, to be honest, even this was pretty underwhelming as the Elefun butterflies fell to the ground in a matter of 24 seconds. I think I took these pictures over the course of 13 rounds of the game.
But the kids were having fun.
Which is what matters. Fifteen years from now I won’t remember being bored; I will remember these simple days of their childhood and probably wish anything to have them back.
And they will remember the time we spent as a family, having fun.
You are not alone. I admit that I often cringe when asked to play candy land, barbies, babies, etc. You are right….it is BORING. And that stupid Elefun game is awful. I’m always afraid that someone’s hair is going to get caught in that fan. It takes more time to pick up the butterflies and stuff them back in the elephant than it does to actually play the game. But, it’s a sign of good parenting that we still engage in these less than pleasant activities for the sake of our children. You are right. The memories are priceless. Loved this post!!
Comment by Cortney — February 2, 2010 @ 10:15 pm
I spent twenty minutes yesterday playing “troll under the bridge” with a pillow and matchbox cars:) Ben found it hilarious the entire time; I did not;)
Comment by Sam — February 3, 2010 @ 8:25 am
In some ways I dread this part of parenthood. I like to be getting things done, being productive, and the thought of doing some things that kids find entertaining just seems exhausting and boring. However, I know that it’s critical for their mental and emotional development to play games with them. As much as I want to be a mom, I sometimes wonder if I’m a bit too selfish for the job!
Comment by Angela — February 3, 2010 @ 10:47 am