Comments on: Resolutions you CAN keep

By: Bethany aka 40winkzzz

Bethany aka 40winkzzz — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:56:55 +0000

Oh, thank you for this. You are so right– those elaborate things we try to do with the kids rarely result in anything besides an abundance of frustration! And don’t you think that we as homeschool parents put even MORE pressure on ourselves to do those sorts of things? After all, don’t REAL homeschool moms engage their kids in all sorts of creative and unusual projects? And aren’t homeschooled kids supposed to eat it all up and come up with more on their own, thanks to our efforts and example? And aren’t we supposed to just have wonderful times doing all these things? So what’s wrong with MY family?

Thanks for the reality check.

“Play Monopoly with kids at least once between now and April.” That is a doable resolution, and my kids would be thrilled beyond belief.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:40:28 +0000

My wonderful Nana use to tell people when asked how she kept all her grandkids happy when we went to her house. She would smile sweetly and say “with a kiss…keep-it-simple-stupid” she would then chuckle at all those grandmothers that went over-board with all the crafts and planning. Since having my 3 blessings I have tried to do the same. KEEP IT SIMPLE. I see how friends plan every min of every day for their kids and their kids seem like zombies. Plus being simple is ALOT less stess. I don’t run around like a crazy mommy.

By: Jenean

Jenean — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:10:04 +0000

Thank you so much for a great article. I was having a little trouble putting together my resolutions for next year, but I’m slowing gathering some good ideas and this article definitely helped

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:33:22 +0000

Um, Monopoly is a staple household item, isn’t it? We have both the Spongbob and the Star Wars versions…lol. I love the simplicity of your selections. Said magazine must have those parents who have nannies that are paid to go overboard.

By: Christin

Christin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:59:42 +0000

What a wonderful post! Thank you for this. It’s the simple things that count, I totally agree. Putting on a play is not an afternoon endeavor…it’s more of a several week project! Kids aren’t looking for these kinds of projects to spend time with thier parents…they just want us–we can leave the rest behind!

My son, who is three, loves to play with blocks and put puzzles together. Often, he will ask for “help”, but when you try to pick up a piece, he doesn’t want you to “help him”. His idea of “help” is just to sit with him and watch! He just wants to be near his mommy and daddy while he creates. That’s how simple it is. Excellent article, thank you for sharing.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:54:04 +0000

If you lived close, we could have a game night! My boys love Monopoly and they would love it even more if I would play it with them more often.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:26:56 +0000

Sometimes if I plan “time together” and try to put to much into it like you said…”time together” will never happen. My sons idea of a great time with me is having me watch him build and listen to his imaginative stories.