It's been quite some time since I last wrote a blog, and to be honest, it wasn't due to being busy with other tasks; it was simply a lack of inspiration. With exams and the school routine dominating our days, and then the arrival of summer break, things took a different turn. We often try to regiment our kids' lives, establishing routines and schedules for them to follow.
However, this time around, I decided to take a different approach. Instead of imposing a rigid routine on my children, I allowed them to form their own. Apart from the odd camps and classes they attended, they were free to decide how they spent their time. The only thing I ensured was sticking to my own routine, which isn't very flexible. So, if they needed something from me, they had to work around it. My intention wasn't to teach them a lesson but simply to let them be.
How we yearn for those carefree days of childhood when sleeping in until late and deciding who to play with were our biggest dilemmas. Childhood memories are precious, ingrained in us forever, representing a time of true freedom and innocence. I wanted my children to experience that same carefree joy.
And so, their routine doesn't necessarily adhere to conventional norms. They wake up around 11:00 AM; my son, brimming with energy, immediately dives into play, while my daughter takes her time, lounging around until noon, contemplating her options for the day. Lunch often consists of indulging in delicious mangoes, and their day truly kicks off around 2:00 PM. They engage in various activities like crafting, art, indoor playdates with friends, and watching TV for a brief period. By 4:00 PM, they're ready to head outdoors, where they play until almost 9:00 PM, taking short breaks only to grab dinner before running off again.
After 9:30 PM, we settle in to watch movies or shows that interest all of us. If the kids get hungry, they simply pop open packs of popcorn and entertain themselves. Ultimately, it's the joy of not having a structured agenda that we celebrate.
As for me, I'm not sure if there's a right or wrong approach to this. Perhaps it's just my desire to sometimes let myself be and not worry about all the things that require my attention that pushes me to act in this manner.
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