For some the Easter holidays are already a week old, but for us it just started. So what are we planning on doing with our 2 weeks? As little as possible verging on nothing at all is the simple answer.
Do I live in the middle of nowhere with no activities, entertainments or places to go? No
Do I have no friends or family? No, quite the opposite
This is a conscious decision. There is in fact so much on offer that I could spend every hour of every day filled with excitement and stimulation. However, now the my 2 young boys at both at school, term times have become incredibly busy and filled with reading, play dates, after school club and swimming lessons. Whilst I am in favour of the children having these opportunities I am also careful that they don’t do too much.
Children need to relax and have quiet times as much as we do. When the holidays arrive they are really tired, they need some long rambling empty days to recoup, sit and idle, play and let the imagination roam free. I actually think it is healthy to have an element of boredom – they need to learn how to entertain themselves and not be on this conveyabelt of constant stimulation.
I am not a party pooper, and I am sure that we will catch up with friends and have some trips out to the park and other places – but these will be casual and arranged on the day. We are having a holiday – not a tightly scheduled entertainment and occupied fortnight.
What do you think? Is there too much on offer now? Do you enjoy quiet times at home relaxing with the children or are you glad there is so much to do?
I plan activities, but that is because my two need regular excercise and would be like harpies if it rained and all they had donw was stayed in to play.
They are great at making their own entertainment and we have had an hour at the park and a further hour at the beach this morning, we came home to defrost!
So I have done a list, but wont be disappointed if it doesnt all get done and we are not having any playdates, just visiting my brother and family on Monday
I agree there is too many options, I plan both playdates & activities and being at home times. To be honest doing nothing can prove more demanding than going somewhere but if its raining a pyjama day is always a hit!