As I was writing my first blog, I thought of millions of things I hear from kids everywhere. It is amazing how there little brains work. For instance, a torn teddy, well of coarse it needs a band-aide. Just as much as a hurt finger, even when it is not bleeding. If you want to get into their minds, you often have to be a child yourself. Play in the rain, and jump in puddles. Build forts out of blankets and chairs. Make mud pies and sell them for a hug. Collect nature, so you can glue it down on paper. Draw on walls, bake ginger bread men just to eat right when they are done. Stick your hands in a bowl of cooked spaghetti. Make a fashion show. Build hideouts out of boxes. Make up secret agent names. Play in your food. Do crafts. Get messy. Don't be afraid to run around the house chasing after someone. Blow bubbles in your milk. Paint your face for no reason at all. Play dress up.
If you can say that you do any of these regularly, I will say that you are holding on to that child at heart. This will not only make you feel younger, it will help your children remember their childhood like a magical dream......