Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Ugh...

I am so struggling with having a good attitude this summer! I want the kids to be able to play by themselves without needing me to provide them with entertainment!! I think we (Travis & I - not society) have spoiled them by always taking them places and planning activities for them so when there aren't any "planned" activities they resort to trying to kill me by nagging. I am trying to teach them something new which is...play with each other and think of your own thing to do. I am not a cruise director! Furthermore, I have been doing them a disservice by always providing their fun and will not continue to do that on a daily basis. Ah, the venting is over. Hopefully.

2 comments:

Jenn said...

Ditto Katie! I'm So with you on that one!! I've been thinking & saying the same thing! How did it get to this point?! Our parents never spoiled us in this way, you know!? My fun way swimming or splashin' in a ditch or canal somewhere, trying to catch crawdads or water skippers!! Our kids need a wake up call...I'm in!

Katie said...

So glad your with me Jenn!! Hopefully by the end of the summer they'll get it ;)