Play with me mommy!

I am trying really, really hard to post something.  I need to blog and why? because i love blogging.  I envied people who manage to post something every now and then. 

It's a matter of time management isn't it?

Here's what I would like to share today.

How often do you play with your children?

I was just wondering, how many parents actually playing with their children?

Does it bore you? 

have you forgotten how to play with your children already?

I was reading the other night that parents have forgotten how to play with their children.  

Although this post that I had read was a year older I still find it useful for me as a parent.  

I started asking myself, how often did I play with my children? 

or 

Am I too busy with my new mobile phone or playing with the addictive game online?

Evaluating.....................

 I am not bad actually. 
I was playing race with my son and daughter the other day, We were helping each other with the puzzles and even when their having a bike ride I ran along with them .... but

I still have plenty of room to improve.

Here's one comment that I like so much.

Make the time invest in your kids happiness and play times the dividends will come later in life.

There's one thing that me and my husband made sure: that we first give the (5)five minutes of our time to say ask the children how's their school, to say hello, give them a hug or play with them after our busy day at work and they will be fine.

Try it!

"Play is vital to a child's development. It improves the way they interact, communicate and develop key life skills. Play should be educational and inspirational but above all, it should be fun."

Back Blogging

There are certain times when you just got too busy.  But now i finally manage to come back blogging, hopefully i can continue to find a way to squeeze a little time to post.

I was thinking of, instead of focusing my blog to one subject -- I will just make it open to what ever happen around me.  I think that is better that way, make it a journal about my interests, experiences etc...not just parenting.

I was also learning digital scrap booking which i never got the chance to learn it further.  

I really need to learn to manage my time ... this time!

Oh..one more thing,  I was learning to tweak bloggers websites a long time ago and i want to play around this time again. So i might going to post a few tutorials along the way to share to everybody.  Just simple and easy to follow tutorials.

Thanks for reading ... got to go!

Fun Walking Games Idea's

I did a lot of walking with my children, and i enjoyed it.  The only time that is really annoying is when my son whines.  

I am sure a lot of parents been through this but I read one parenting book about walking games, since then walking with my children is fun and exciting.

Here are a few games I had tried

01   I Spy - This is my children's favorite.  We can get to our destination by just playing this one  game.  I am sure everyone knows how to play I spy but to those who have forgotten here's how to play it.  

• Look around and silently select an object that can be seen by all the players.

• Say, "I spy with my little eye," and then give some description of the object, such as "something beginning with letter C" or "something square" or "something small." etc...

• You have to take turns with the other player trying to guess what the object is.

• Who ever guess it right, will get the turn or you can assign who comes next.  With children, i think the best is to assign the next player, that way everything is in order and every one are happy.

 02 Safari Time - Look as many different kind of living things as you can.  Model the game so that  the children can understand how it done.  Children love to pretend, pretending as the safari guide is great fun for them.  Taking turn is always works a magic.

03  What can you hear - Let each child choose two to three sounds that they listen for while out walking.  Sounds like car horn, a dog barking, birds tweeting.  During the walk, each child listens out for their sounds.  This exercise developing their listening skills.

04 - Letter Boxes Numbers - My daughter stops at every letter boxes and look at each number. My Daughter learned the basic numbers and was having fun.

05 - Tell me the color - Colors of anything.  Flowers, road signs, house, doors, cars etc...  While having fun kids learn about colors.

There's so much out there that we can do as parents to make walking with our children fun.  Walk is free, great exercise for children.  Walk and talk with your children is amazing time to get connected with them more.  Talking about their school, friends, what is their happiest part of the day and what is the sad part of their day.  You will be surprised how much they open up this way.

BUSH WALKING is my son's favorite family time. 

Important rules of Play to our Children

Play is important for our children development.

Before i became a parent, i never had any idea.  A play is a play, it is a part of my wonderful childhood, maybe I learn a little of something, but i never had any clue.

anyways, i moved New Zealand from Philippines.  I have had quickly adapted this beautiful country and there's plenty for me to learn -- it is so overwhelming.  When i enrolled my son in the kindergarten, i thought they are going to learn the basic stuff that they need to learn.  I thought, they are to sit down, practice writing and learning the ABC's, shapes and color etc...But i was shocked, they were just plainly playing.  I was thinking maybe they learn during their Mat time but nothing -- then that day is over.

When i got the chance to work around children i expanded my knowledge.  I learned that play contributes a huge part of our children's growth.

What are those important contribution? developing out children's  cognitive, physical, social and emotional well being.

I have noticed too! that play benefited me because i got the chance to engage with my children fully.  Undivided attention to them and I felt more relaxed knowing that i spent time with my kids.

Kids made a boat using foil, to see how long it float.

• Kids wants to experiment -- through free play they have many chances to make mistakes, get back up to try again.
• Children needs to learn control -- handling sands, manipulate playdough and water teach them to control their own action.
• Understanding their surroundings - Adults playing with children and explaining or talking to them of what is happening with the play makes them understand using words.
• They can explore their curiosity, without boundaries. 
• Share their enthusiasm with others such as adult or playmate.

Simple play such as blowing bubbles or pouring water helps developing our children's skills.  We do not need expensive play area for them to have fun.  Let their imagination roll.

Bubble receipe

1 Tbsp white sugar
3 Tbsp boiling water
9 Tbsp liquid detergent

Dissolve sugar in boiling water then add liquid detergent. Store for 3 days before using.

Homemade Water Coloring

• 3 tbsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cornstarch (I used cornflour here in New Zealand)
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
• food coloring, add sparingly to individual pots

Even though we are adults and most of the time we love to get serious, but we love to play too! .... I know i am! i love the time chasing my children, i love the sound of laughter and it is a great exercise too!.

The Liebster Blog Award

Sorry this is a little late just caught up with load of work but it's better thank never. 

Naturally Healthy Parenting has  nominated Coffee and toast for a Liebster Blog Award.

What is it? The Liebster Blog Award spotlights the up and coming blogs which have less than 200 followers.

By accepting the award, you must then:

• Copy and paste the award on your blog.
• Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
• Choose 5 blogs to nominate for the award and leave a comment on their blog to let them know.
• Hope that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers.

Most of all, thank you to Naturally Healthy Parenting for this award.

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I Ate your Halloween Candy!

This is just so hilarious.

 Look at the older brother, Arms behind his head talking like a big person.

• "you ate it, what the heck"  
• "No, i only only had one bite of candy "You serious?"  says the older of the two.
• "Oh, good for you, now you’re probably going to get a belly ache," 

This is my most favorite one.  They were disappointed, the older brother is about to cry "Mum that's two" little bro said "two plus two equals five"...the big brother is so matured to say "no four, but you were so close".

 “You sneaky mom!” adds the little one.

Anyways, Here's the full collections of the Jimmy Kimmel's Challenge.

Another one that make's me laugh is when the little girl said...

"Dad, you're Ugly"

HAVE FUN EVERYONE!  let me know which one is your favorite.