One of the things I love about D is how he intentionally
invites our boys into everything he does.
He is often saying to them,
"Come see..."
"Come learn..."
"Come do..."
Our youngest, Zachary, loves doing projects with daddy.
Add a paintbrush and paint and he is in heaven.
Here are a few pictures of their latest project - our porch swing.
More than the actual activity, Zachary loves chatting with D during these times together. They talk about everything from school to the Zachary's latest favorite video game.
He loves the fact that he has his daddy's undivided attention.
It is one of the greatest gifts that D could ever give our sons
...an open invitation.
How are you intentional about inviting your children into what you do?
What kinds of things are you doing together?
This is a beautiful post! The gift of invitation is so important... not just in parenting but I think in all our relationships! stopping by from Thoughtful Thursday link up.. Blessings to you Wendy!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Danise! That is so true! An invitation is important with everyone in our lives. Blessings friend!
DeleteSo cute! I often feel like I'm running around the house doing, doing, doing but each day I say "I'm sitting down now!" and within seconds I have a lap full of kids--I love it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, that's it--I'm sort of done for the day and will handle the piles tomorrow--because there are ALWAYS piles.
Be blessed.
Oh those dreaded piles! You are so right in saying that they can be left to wait. Those precious moments with our kids can't. Blessings!
DeleteI saw your smiling face a few squares ahead of me and I just had to come answer your "invitation"! This is so cute! What a great way to spend time with your kids. Plus the fact that your husband has the patience to let them help is awesome. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteLove that we are so often neighbors sweet friend! You are always invited! Love and hugs!
DeleteBeautiful post and beautiful way to teach your sons. These are precious days while they are young. Visiting today from Intentional Me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gail
Thanks so much Gail! So glad you visited today! Have a blessed day!
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! Personally, I always have to make a conscious effort to let my girls participate in my projects and not being so worried about the mess. this is such a wonderful reminder about what's really important:)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Thanks so much! I am often the same way. Wanting to keep things neat, but they constantly remind me that all the mess is worth the memory. Blessings!
DeleteI saw your beautiful, big smile from Our simple country life blog. I absolutely agree with your post. Sometimes, just because we are staying home and be with the kids, it doesn't mean that is enough. Quality time is so important. I have to remind myself more often. Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarah! So very true...quality face time is important. Really being present in every moment. Blessings!
DeleteSuch a great lesson for the kids and a reminder for parents! Thanks for linking up to the CHQ blog hop! Hope to see you back next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill! Blessings!
DeleteThat's beautiful! I use meal-time (typically lunch when it's just me and the kids) to talk about what's going on with them. They tell me all day long, but that's when I intentionally ask them about what they're doing and what they love. It's a really great time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time to chat with our kids...over a meal. That is why I feel so strongly about family dinners. We use that time as well. Thanks for sharing about yours! Blessings!
DeleteSuch an important thing to remember as a parent. Thanks for sharing this reminder with the Thrive @ Home link up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenni! So enjoy joining you all for the link up! Thanks so much for your invitation every week! Blessings!
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