One-word prompt/ January 14, 18
Most days I entertain my kids pretty well. It requires letting go of my introvert nature, getting into the silly mode, and playing. A sure fire way to make them burst into laughter is making ridiculous sound effects while talking about bodily functions, like fart or poop.
Sometimes when I’m on a roll I realize that it’s easy to entertain and have fun. The hardest part is its longevity: kids expect you to do it over and over again. Pretending to be a chick hatching out of a chicken egg or acting like a baby sloth gets dull after the tenth time or so. Although playing comes easily for kids, I find it hard to do.
You never know what will entertain the kids: it could be the box the toy came packaged in or discovering lost toys under the couch. Kids naturally find things to do on their own, but I put an immense amount of pressure on myself to entertain them in ways that promote learning. But it makes me wonder: Why do I burden myself with this drive to constantly entertain?; What about spontaneity?; Can we get entertainment fatigue?; What does it mean to entertain, for the entertainer or for the entertained?
Definitely more questions than answers.
2 responses to “How I entertain the kids”
Playing takes us out of our heads and connects us to our impulses which is why it feels so freeing and good…it’s the source of our unselfconscious selves…no wonder we love it so much….play away I say…and when you’re tired take a break…always good to take care of yourself🌻
You were the driving force in teaching me how to play, improvise, and to enjoy the process of creating! It took years to get comfortable with it and really took me out of my comfort zone. I love your creativity and lightheadedness!