We are off to Cape May for another family adventure on the brisk winter sea shore. All my stuff is packed and my spouse is getting her stuff together. It will be a short trip with some visiting before we we reach our destination. This is always a fun trip. My daughter and her boyfriend are coming with us for the visit. She is very animated and talkative and always gets on with her aunts and uncles wonderfully. It is a littler warmer out there than here (13 degrees at 6am). So we will collect washed up shells for the kids, (always a requirement).
I spent some time with my grand kids yesterday writing stories on the computer. I told my grandaughter the wonderful thing about stories is that you can write down whatever you think. She looked at me perplexed but smiled in her sheepish way and got it. So the proceed to tell me things that she liked and thought about. My grandson told me about all his favorite things in his story. It went on and on. A little tougher for him to get started, but when he got rolling, there was no stopping him. I want them to realize they have important things to say and stories can help, also that imagination is an incredible thing and that we should use.
I sometimes struggle with what my role should be for them. I struggle to be a good listener and not be to bossy or intimidating. I think the key is to slow down, look at them and really listen. These kids absolutely brighten my day. When I cook and they enjoy it, I am thrilled. When I we cut up a cardboard box and make something, I am elated.
Despite the cold temperatures we have a clear sky developing and I am looking forward to this new adventure.
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