Be Flexible

We had the whole day all planned out. We were doing so well. And then it rained. And it rained. And it rained...

This afternoon I was planning to take the kids to the library to see a juggler, but a terrible thunderstorm began this morning and lasted through early afternoon. Our plans had to change. Being the somewhat obsessive-compulsive (OC) person that I am, this could have thrown off our entire day.

Even though planning is a terrific thing (and I highly recommend working out daily schedules together), as mommies we have to be careful not to be inflexible. Sometimes the weather ruins our plans, and other times you find yourself having way too much fun doing one activity to move on to something else just because the time is "up". Organize your time together when it is appropriate, but be flexible enough to recognize times when it is better just to play it by ear. Some of the best times I've had with my kids are activities that we just came up with on the spur of the moment - some silly made-up game, an unplanned popcorn and movie time, or just a great big tickle war.

So come on you fellow OC parents. Throw out the schedule tonight and go have fun!!!