323 - Ask your kids this question...
Mama's Daily Dose
English - August 31, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MB - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Society & Culture Relationships Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Where will you get the biggest return on your time and energy?
As moms, we often like to be the memory makers. We like to plan events, vacations, and traditions so our kids can have these wonderful childhood memories.
But sometimes, all that hard work results in a total flop and leaves you feeling upset that you put all these resources in and no one enjoyed it or appreciated it!
We went on a weekend beach trip. I was so excited to get to the beach, build sandcastles, play in the water, eat ice cream and enjoy fun times with the family! It didn't go that way...at all. The kids were upset, tired (they barely slept), I was frustrated and to top it all off...the ice cream shop was closed!
I thought the weekend was a total flop.
At Sunday dinner we always go around the table and say what our favorite part of the week was. Both my kids emphatically said the beach!
So maybe, all the work was worth it. I just didn't see it in the moment.
If you aren't sure where to put your time and energy to make memories, or if it is worth it; ask your kids what their favorite part of the day/week was. Look for similarities or patterns and that is where the work is worth it.
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