Ask and You Shall Receive
By mommy of many™. Filed in children, family life, fun, kids, mom |Tags: children, family life, kids, mom, Mommy of Many, mommyofmany, MommyofMany.com, weekend fun
Too often we forget to tell people what we need or what we may be looking for, which eliminates the chance for people to help or offer ideas
This weekend I was looking for something to do with the kiddos. We don’t know our area very well yet, so I’m not locked into all the places and opportunities that are available for families. After a little thought, I decided to put up a Facebook post asking locals for their best ideas for what the kids and I could do to fill our day. BUT, it had to fit this criteria-Fun AND Free. Soon after, I received a message with an invite to spend the day at a friend’s ranch. She lured us with such enticing offers as-miniature horses, a quad, turkeys, a garden and junk food. The kids (all of them!) were in!
Off we went, not sure what to expect or how long we would stay.
The boys leading Lex on a miniature horse ride
Gabi and Maddi visiting the horses
Max, Tristan and Gabi chillin in the hammock with the kittens
Anna and Maddi spent a good portion of the day giving rides on the quad. I let Maddi take me out. She was sensitive to the fact that I’m not a thrill seeker and wanted to go slowly.
This is just some of the wonderful produce we picked and brought home to enjoy.
We ended up spending several hours enjoying the fun and relaxing day.
Bottom line, if I hadn’t put the word out, this invite wouldn’t have come in. Don’t be afraid to let people know what you’re looking for or what you need. Good Stuff happens when you do!
Doing the Dance of the Children~
Friday, September 9th 2011 at 12:29 pm |
I totally agree! It works in a number of arenas, too. I, sadly, used to be grumpy and brood about how little help I received at home for a number of things (tying shoes onto children, cleaning up the kitchen, hanging up towels, you name it). After some contemplation, I realized that all I really had to do was inform others that I NEEDED HELP – a hard thing to admit – at least for me! – and while things may not have been completed in the same way that I would have completed them, at least they were getting done!
How wonderful this little adventure looks! And I am loving the produce pictures. Yum!
Funny, though. I totally pinned you for a thrill seeker! Has being a mommy calmed that spirit a bit? I’m definitely less likely be be out seeking thrills, especially as I have more and more kids. It’s not an age or ability issue, it’s more of a “Who’s going to love and care for my kids if I can’t?” issue.
I am praying that you and the kids have many more days like this in your new home. We do miss you all over here, though!
Friday, September 9th 2011 at 1:10 pm |
No, I’ve never been one for taking chances-Roller coasters are completely out of the question, I’m frozen with fear over heights and allowing someone else to drive me in ANY vehicle is a challenge. It could just be that I’m a control freak and don’t like to put my safety in the hands of others. Not sure.