Works for me Wednesday: Sunshine and Hugs

I can’t count the number of times I’ve been so frustrated as a mother.  The kids are whining.  They’re bored. I’m frustrated.  I’m yelling ready to yell.  We’ve been in the house all day and we are going stir crazy.  Two things that have always helped me are hugs and sunshine. 

Number one – get down on your knees and just hold your baby.  Give them a huge hug that says I’m listening and you have my full attention.  Sometimes that’s all my kids need.  They just want me.  And then I try to keep them on my lap to snuggle more and they want to go play, play, play.

Just yesterday I was getting frustrated leaving the house. I was losing patience and as I went by Emma’s side of the van, the door was open and I just leaned in, asked for a kiss and a hug and somehow it made it all better.  Not just for them but for me.

Number two – go outside!  When you don’t work outside the home, sometimes you don’t even feel fresh air for hours or maybe days on end.  There’s something about walking out, breathing fresh air and just letting the kids play in the yard.  Yes, you might have to push them on the swing for 30 minutes but it’s worth it.

This isn’t rocket science and it won’t probably won’t cure all that ails you, but it works for me!