My biggest struggle in spending time with my kids is selfishness: I want to do what I want to do when I want to do it. It is that simple.
Sometimes I have to force myself to put away my project and go play, but as my kids have grown bigger (and bigger and bigger), I realize that every moment I spend with them is worth it.
Here are some fun ways to play together on a snow-day:
--build a snow fort
--make snow angels
--have a snow ball fight
--spray a snow sculpture with colored water (use food coloring)
--write messages in the snow
--take photographs together
--sled down a hill
--be birdwatchers
--make snow slushes:
Snow slushes are so easy! They are also tasty and they have no fat!
Gather juice (any flavor) and some cups (don't use glasses, I just used them for the photographs):
Pack clean, white snow into your cup:
Slowly pour the juice into the cup:
Use a spoon or a straw to eat/drink your slush:
Enjoy!
Key words being *clean* and *white*
;)
Looks yummy!
Posted by: Amanda | January 17, 2008 at 07:10 AM
That last picture is adorable. We would do this if we ever had snow. It looks nummy!
Posted by: Pieces | January 17, 2008 at 09:37 AM
A beautiful and timely post - The Baby and I just went outside and built a snowman!
Posted by: Beck | January 17, 2008 at 12:07 PM
I'm so glad you admitted that sometimes you have to force yourself to play with your kids! I too can be so selfish - but I end up having a great time with my children. Why can't I always remember that?!
I enjoy your blog, thank you.
Posted by: Rachel | January 17, 2008 at 02:27 PM
OOO, this is good! With us recently completly changing climates this is a good primer for a mama who gets cold fast! :) I can plan annd go out for an activity and then run back in to warm up!!
Posted by: Danna | January 17, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Oooo yum! Looks wonderful, so refreshing, it's really hot here.
Posted by: Pauline | January 17, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Sounds yummy. It would be good with Root beer on top too, but not near as good for you! =0)
I love the totebag tutorial, and I'll be trying it out soon!
Posted by: Autumn | January 17, 2008 at 05:12 PM
"clean, white snow"...
as my husband always recalls from being small "never eat yellow snow" :)
Posted by: Aimee | January 17, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Ooo they look lovely, hope you didn't use "Yellow Snow" LOL
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts | January 19, 2008 at 11:47 PM
"My biggest struggle in spending time with my kids is selfishness: I want to do what I want to do when I want to do it. It is that simple."
Thank you for saying this...I am right there. Some days, especially since my husband has been deployed, I just want time by myself and that's not possible with a very active 2 year old in the house. I have to learn to set this aside and just be with her.
Posted by: Tara | January 20, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Wow, love your blog, just found you through Pink Purl and will be back, those choc crinkle biscuits look yum, what a shame we don't get snow here! :O)
Posted by: gina | January 21, 2008 at 11:29 PM
You are so right about spending time. I try to tell myself that soon, I'll be an old lady with nothing BUT time on my hands and I should relish these days now.
Posted by: Visty | January 22, 2008 at 10:16 AM