The Road Less Traveled

• Thu 24 May 2007 - Making pick-up fun for young children

Today I started giving horse-back rides for my kids by crawling around the floor and letting them ride on me. As I was doing it and they were wanting rides, I told them they need to pay for their rides by picking up five things. They were so excited for their rides that they kept picking up five things over and over to buy more rides! In no time at all the room was picked up!

I think I'll try that one a few more times! It was fun - they loved the rides, and they didn't complain at all about the picking up! It was a good bonding time and I got exercise besides! I've definitely found, the more I can bring joy into my day and do things in a fun way, the better things go!
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• Fri 25 May 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tracy
Oh that sounds very energetic, I think I'd be more like a turtle then a horse :) Great idea!
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• Fri 25 May 2007 - Great Idea!

Posted by carit
Too bad my boys are getting so big! I would try that. Sometimes all we need is a little creative parenting.
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• Fri 25 May 2007 - Great Idea

Posted by mojmommy
That is a great idea. I'm going to try that here. Thanks!
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