Quote of the Day: If work is fun, is it really work? from yours truly – more of a question to ponder, really, than a quote, or a need for an answer.
If you read my post on Friday, you will remember that taking time to play was on the schedule for the weekend. Many of you had play dates that you mentioned. We installed a bit of playground fun in my twins’ bedroom
This project sparked all sorts of creativity. The boys and I designed their loft bed with a slide. I mean, who wouldn’t want to slide into mornings? Plus, we live in central Minnesota. Winter winds and piles of snow will soon cover outdoor playgrounds. I got this idea from a friend who put something similar in her basement playroom. I roughly sketched the design and talked with craftsman Sid. He drew up the plans and built it for us. The big boys and our friend Jon carried it in. Jon used his problem solving skills to get that long piece into the bedroom which, of course, was the most difficult room to turn into upstairs!
A few weeks ago, my boys and their buddy painted their room. I let them choose from all the remnant colors in the basement. We had at least five cans of paint open.
Once the room was cleared and the bed installed, the space opened up creative play from all my boys!
We were blessed with gorgeous fall weather, so the boys also played outside – all the usual sports: football, soccer, shooting baskets, and something involving lightsabers, a baracade, and lots of running!
I played piano for my church. Charlie and I shared the water I brought. During Communion, he came over and got a drink. I was singing and playing, but whispered between verses that he should take a drink and sit down. He said he needed to do something first. He came in closer and kissed me on the cheek – in front of God, the congregation and everybody!
Sweet memories linger:
Creative Expression on bedroom walls,
An indoor playground that makes you happy to get up in the morning,
Happy, healthy boys who run and play and enjoy being together,
and, a sweet Communion kiss.
Journaling Prompt: What sweet memories do you have of playing and being with someone you love?
What a great idea. I would move into that bedroom for sure.
Play is necessary to recharge the batteries.
Teresa
Your boys must love this! Kudos to you.
A look, a touch, a gesture, a few words, sweet memories to be found each day. Happy Monday to you 🙂
Whatever the weather, the boys can still play and be active. Great job!
you are a cool mom!
My husband is much better in the play and carefree dept than I am, but I try. One of the only memories I hve of my mother being playful was when she decided to come out with us six broken kids outside on our strawberry patch turned ice rink and skate with us. And she could skate so well! It was one of the happiest days of my childhood. See, we just never know.
Their room looks like any boy’s dream! What a great idea for the bed, and I think it’s cool that you let them do their own wall painting. 🙂
Great invitation to journaling on the topic. And I’m impressed you encouraged your boys to be creative with their room. Would you mind if I post your blog link in my “Helpful Blogs and Websites” section? Either way, thank you, peace and continued good things for you.
Sincerely,
Diane
I love the slide!
Just last night I was telling stories in the van with my daughter. We played that game in which each person gets to deliver one sentence at a time, taking turns, to build the story little by little.
It was so much fun. She is my favorite companion. Maybe one day we’ll co-write. 🙂
That slide is so cool, Mary. Next time we come for an overnight visit, I want to be the first to go down. Okay, maybe not. But I’ll bet I know who would like a try. 🙂
And the Communion kiss — just awesome!
You have every reason to smile big.
And soon, we’ll be on a jet plane together!
Look at the smiles on their faces. You are a fabulous mom to let them be creative, free and to have fun!
What a great idea! Your boys will always think of Home as a warm, loving place where they are participants. The action won’t be elsewhere!! Your boys are wonderful, Mary, but You are a treasure.
And I love the paint color!!