Me Time

The past three months were very changeling for me after taking on a roll as a college student while juggling being a mom and nurturing my passion. Adding on to many priorities in a day I thought would be more productive for my future. Turns out it was the opposite for my present moment. How much more productive did I need to be? I no longer had free time to play and connect with my growing child. Not to mention my whole life's routine grew unbalanced no more "me time" and very little time for my little business. Now that I am no longer enrolled into classes I found a new appreciation for time. 

Setting a routine for myself to have "me time" became my number one priority. Why? Because if I did not have time to be with myself (mediating, stretching, reading a yummy book, morning tea by the water) I wouldn't be so productive as mommy, wife, teacher, friend, and entrepreneur. I am the center of all these roles that I take on everyday. So why not make time for me?  Starting my day off with some quite time has brought deeply to my inner self than any other roles, it's my way to recharge and connect with a higher source and reminds me who I am when I am centered. Taking that feeling with me throughout the a the day opens up my arms and my awareness. This is my tool for MY success. What's yours? 

The Outdoors

Earth day everyday! Bedsides the fact that, being outside recharges my energy and burns his, it is apart of our lifestyle to put our electronics to the side and go outside climb trees, observe nature and play. I find that the more time we spend watching the birds, lizards, butterfly, worms, and leaves the more Z looks forward to going outside. I believe that the connection he grows with the outdoors is as important as recycling.

Beans and play dough?

Heres a simple number activity for your little ones to do at home.

Steps:

1. Write a number on a sheet of paper with a black maker. Try to use one sheet of paper per number for visual clarity.Make about 3-5 numbers before starting. 

2. Show your little how to shape the play dough to the number then place it over the outlined number on the paper. Work on one number at a time, this is great for strengthening fine motor skills and number recognition. 

3. Count the number of beans then place them under the paper to represent the quantity .

We worked on tens but this can most certainly work for any smaller or bigger numbers. For example, ages 3-4 you can start with numbers 0-9, then keep on going!

Happy counting!