Remember When....

I have been trying to be more intentional about creating memories with the kids. It just kind of hit me that they will look back on this time in their childhood and remember the things we did together. So often it is easy to sit back and let them play together and not engage in their fun. Moms, you know that we are so involved in other aspects of parenting (helping with homework, baths, meals, etc.) that when it comes time for playing, sometimes we just feel like kicking up our feet and watching.

Anyway, I took the two ruffians down to the beach by myself last Sunday. And as much as that beach chair was calling my name, I did not sit down much.


We made sand castles....

And buried a mummy......

And went swimming in the turquoise waters and tried to catch a fish....

We played frisbee and football and went for a walk down the beach and chased seagulls. It was fun. :)

I need to remember to wear all of my "Mom" hats, not just the organizer, family caretaker ones.

Sometimes that "Fun Mom" hat gets lost in the closet!

What are your favorite ways to make memories with your kids?