Kids, Fun and Grandparents I remember as kid that the when my grandparents came over it was fun. They played with us. They had fun with us. Now, Dads and Moms should also do this. Sometimes it’s difficult with all the daily routine and the tiredness. Try. Then there are those of you who are grandparents, I have two words of advice to the grandparents. JUST DO IT Play with your grandchildren. Go down on your knees, dive on the lawn,…
Sterile Surroundings, or Not A lot of us who have had kids are familiar with the feeling that the new baby that has just arrived at home should be in “sterile” surroundings, void of all bacteria and viruses that the world can offer. As in all cases of life there is no real black and white. Even with “baby surrounding sterility” at a maximum the same Mom and Dad (who goes according to Mom) have different “sterility surrounding” standards for…
Moments of Bliss (1) Raising kids well is not only a “job” and a joy. It’s a mission. The moments of bliss can be many and few. There are times when it “seems” just so very tough and others pure fun. All is of course dependent on your “state of mind” and tiredness. It’s these fun moments that we all cherish. Today we had such a moment with our first grandchild. He decided that he wants to sleep in our…
