Here’s another card from Bret Nicholaus and Tom McGrath’s ”The Meal Box,”
For kids: “What aspect of being an adult are you looking forward to the most?
For adults: “What aspect of being a kid do you miss the most?
Food for Family Thought: As a parent you have many responsibilities. But don’t forget how much fun it is to play. Set aside one night a week as family fun night. Play board games, sing songs, play charades. Let your inner child come out to play. You will connect more with your child and you’ll live a more balanced life.”
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Maura 05.22.09 at 9:40 am
Great questions to reflect on as we prepare to enjoy vacation seaons. Today while my son is in school (probably distracted out of his mind) we are packing for the first family camping trip of the season. Little do we the adults appreciate how hard it is for him to wait or he the child appreciate how much work goes into preparing for the trips.
We look forward to seeing the cousins at the campground and letting our inner children come out to play. ( yes, kids as well as adults!)
Paul hope you enjoy your visits with your friends, and all of your other readers have a relaxing weekend and enjoy the begining of a season of rejuvination
Peace
Eric 05.22.09 at 1:11 pm
Since some of my prayer occurs in my imagination, I wish I felt the freedom I felt as a small boy to act out my imaginary adventures, or in this case my interactions with Jesus. I know that some, especially groups of women, combine prayer and movement. I have always been standoffish about such practices.
Paul 05.25.09 at 8:09 am
Maura,
I hope your camping trip went well and that your ‘inner child’ came out and enjoyed her play time. I have been enjoying having friends in town, although it is anything but relaxing. Who knew that fun could be so tiring…