Saying Yes to Our Kids: Fun in the Leaves

As moms, there are a lot of times when we have to say no to our children:  No, we don't eat crayons.  No, let's not put Legos on the baby's head, and no, we can't go swimming today because it's 50 degrees outside. 

But I also find myself saying no simply because it doesn't fit into my schedule or it'll delay something we've got planned.  Or just because!  But I want to say yes more often.  I think it'll make my "Nos" carry more weight if they have meaning, and if home is, in general, a fun place to be.  So I'm working at saying yes, even if it means a mess or a deviation from the plan:  Yes, I'll do a puzzle with you right now, even if it means we'll eat lunch and take naps 10 minutes later. 

On Saturday, my 3 year old had one request:  She wanted to make a big pile of leaves so that she could jump in them.  We didn't even think twice, and my husband and I made that a top priority for the day. 

Enjoy the unedited pictures.  My photo editing software doesn't want to work lately. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you find yourself saying NO a lot too?