Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’m back after a busy week at work, but I did take Friday off to hang with my kids even though they’re too cool to hang with their mom right now. They’re teenagers after all. 😉
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I’m worried about how this pandemic is affecting them. Especially since they haven’t been able to get together with their friends like they used to. So, I’ve made a concerted effort to get them away from their computers. I appreciate the fact they still listen to me. When I tell them to go outside and get some fresh air, they usually do it. They grumble at first, but they usually go.
I’ve talked to them about finding other interests besides their games, but my youngest pointed out that there’s nothing else to do, and unfortunately, he’s right.
So, tonight he was shooting baskets and I went out and challenged him to a game of horse, but he didn’t want to do that. He wanted to play one on one. Now, I haven’t played basketball in years and it shows. My youngest ran circles around me.
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But the thing is, we had fun. We were laughing and giving each other grief. It was good to connect with him on a different level than parent and child. He didn’t trash-talk me too bad. He’s kind and has a good heart. I hope the world doesn’t hurt him. He’s a good kid.
Well, our laughter drew out my oldest and the three of us ended up playing horse together. They ganged up on me, of course, I knew that would happen. But it was nice to see their camaraderie. My youngest ended up winning the game, and he did gloat a little bit, but what I liked was how he was careful of his older brother’s feelings. He said, “It just goes to show that we’re both better than Mom.”
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He didn’t rub it in to his brother that he beat him, too. That made me feel so good because when my hubby and I are long gone, all they’ll have is each other, and one of my goals with my kids is that they have a good relationship. I know life is hard and things aren’t always going to be easy, but I hope they know they can count on each other when things get tough. That’s what family is all about.
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It’s so important to connect with your kids. I believe by participating in something they’re interested in you strengthen your bond. One good thing about this pandemic is that it has brought us all a little closer. We appreciate each other more and I think my boys feel the same way.
Has the pandemic brought you closer to the ones you love? How has it strengthened your relationships? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!
The weather’s been gorgeous, this weekend, so my guys have gotten out for basketball with a friend. Wonderful to be able to be outside and not be sweating buckets. I also like to play with my boys, but they destroy me at basketball these days!
It sounds like we’re in the same boat, Rebecca. My youngest asked me, “You’re tired already?” LOL! All my running hasn’t prepared me for basketball with that stinker that’s for sure!
Well, social distancing is a problem when some of your kids live 4 hours away, but we do connect by phone or messaging. We see our son at least once a week and have lunch (no basketball for him. LOL!) He and his wife bought a trailer this year, so we’ve met them at two different campsites, which was awesome and a new experience for us all. Miss camping at times. Wink. Happy Labor Day and enjoy those boys of yours. Seems like you’ve raised them well, Lisa!
Awww, thanks, Sharon! Sounds like you raised your boy well, too. I love camping and campfires. Maybe we’ll have one of those tonight! Thanks for the idea! 🙂
There’s nothing better than those special bonding moments with your kids😊
You’re right about that!