We need Play Days to Survive and keep Sane!
I started noticing after Dallas turned one that his energy was like no other, he was non stop and ready to run and had me on my feet all the time and till this day he's a runner and its just not me on my feet its my husband, mom, mom n law, sisters n law its more like a group effort kind of thing and the help is greatly appreciated especially now because I am always so tired all the time. My grandma always yelled at me to take him to the park and let him run for a few hours and I was the first time mom that was like didn't want to because its dirty and on top of that I worked full time so on my days off I just wanted to relax and be with him and run errands kind of thing and when I reflect and think back on it.. that wasn't fair I mean I'm keeping a toddler with the wiggles in the house all week and I bet he was just bored out of his mind which not only made me sad but look at the bigger picture here while your trying to clean do laundry whatever is it that your doing around the house he or she is screaming up and down the halls dumping toys on the floor and making a even bigger mess so for the sake of both you and your kid take them out the house for a few hours it seriously helps keep both of your sanity. I started with small play dates at a friends house or would invite friends to play at mine and then started doing parks and even indoor play areas which beats dirty hands and sand in the kids shoes. The first time I went to a indoor play area me and Dallas spent three hours there playing and the time went by so fast!! Now..the best part was the car ride home when your child knocks out and being able to put him or her in bed to continue sleeping is awesome because why??! It leaves quiet time for mom to focus on housework or homework hell even catch up on social media and even have a nap or cup of coffee to get you recharged again.
I recently had a play date at the park and while I have been noticing the nap times have been getting shorter... I still figured it was time to get some fresh air for both of us and joined a friend and her girls it was a small park but I enjoyed it, It reminds me when I was little and my parents would take us and pack lunches and snacks (which I did) and just go crazy !! Its always nice to see your little one make friends and share have funny conversations. This park in particular had a pond with ducks and turtles and the kids enjoyed it beside the fact my son was chasing the damn ducks back in the water but Its all good no ducks were hurt.
Three hours later some snacks and water and it was time to go, ya I was tired chasing and walking with him all day but the fresh air was amazing and being able to even have a conversation with another person who can relate with you and just catch up feels so good because your not alone its always nice to share experiences with a friend and ask for advice or get another point of view being trapped in the house can start to drive one a little crazy and just imagine if its you that's feeling this way imagine the little one and how they may feel even if its going for a hour walk it seriously makes a difference in your day and helps with the mind. Running errands has been a different experience lately I feel like I try to make it more like an adventure while they are small you still can and let me tell you the trips to the car wash makes my baby so happy!! at the end of the day these play dates not only calm them down but it makes our bonding time more fun and a learning experience for both me and my big boy, I used to save things like that for the weekends to have mom and dad spend time with him and have fun but trips like these are much needed during the week and great therapy for both us.
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