Being Carefree

On Monday when the kids got home from school it was sprinkling a little bit. And as their dad left for work, we were standing on the porch and Jaydon asked if he could play in the rain. I was like it's December and you want to play in the rain, but it was a warm day so I told them sure why not. Didn't see any harm in it except they would be nice and dirty by the time it was over with. So I grabbed my book and went sit outside with them as they played in the rain. Sitting there while listening to them play bought back so many memories of me being a child. I was always dirty from playing outside when I was growing up.

Justin and Jaydon after playing in the rain and mud! They were nice and dirty but had tons of fun.

 

 

Boy how I wish I was a kid again? Kids can be so care free and not have to stress about what bills are going to be and how to buy groceries on a limited budget. But as kids at times, we wish that we were adults so we could do what we want when we want. They soon realize though that, it's hard out there. It's not easy to be an adult, unless your born with a silver spoon in your mouth. But most people aren't, and have to work for what they want. I've always worked for what I wanted, and I feel so much more accomplished when I can afford what I want. I hate selfish people who think that they should be given whatever they want. Problem with these people is that sometimes it's the parent's fault because they constantly hand over whatever their kids want. When you spoil your kids, it's not a good thing.

 

Yes kids deserve things but note very time they want something. I think it's okay to reward you kids when they do well and for their birthdays. But constantly buying them presents is not a good thing. They become spoiled to that idea and it's hard to break them out of that habit. Parents need to be proactive in when they buy things for their kids that they do it in moderation. And if you are going to spend money on one child and you have more than one child, then you need to buy for all of them. Same amount not a less amount for one kid or more for another kid. It's not fair to the kids, and they know that you are doing it. It's not like they don't.

 

Kids should be treated equally when it comes to everyone in the family. Don't show favoritism which happens a lot. Even though, those two boys are not my kids, when we go shopping at Dollar Tree if one asks for something then they both get something. I don't buy for one and not the other. I spend the same amount on all of them (2 others not pictured) because it's only fair. I don't love them any more than I love the others. Being fair to the kids is the only right way to do things. Buying for one and not the others is wrong. And even if they aren't with me and I'm buying them something for being good or a snack, I get for all of them.

 

Anyway-this was just a thought on my mind. Be fair to your kids and what fun it would be to be a kid again at times. Like playing in the rain or hide and seek. Take some time to spend with you kids because they are important. They love you and want to spend time with you. Don't overdue it and think that you have to buy their love. They already love you!