How We Connected This Week – Feb 23, 2024

Hi there! This series shares one real-life connection from the week.

This week’s post features Jessica Evans, our in-house reading specialist and contributing content editor.

This week, I…was a “fun” mom!

Our boys had some extra time off from school and we were able to take a vacation. I don’t typically consider myself a fun mom, so I tried some new things:

• Instead of sitting in my chair reading my book, I let my 8-year-old repeatedly dunk me under the waterfalls in the lazy river as we floated. (They were sooo cold!)

• Instead of watching my kids and husband go down slides and off diving boards, I joined in!

• Instead of adhering to bedtime, we stayed up late to watch outdoor movies and have snacks.

• Instead of checking my email or social media, we played question games while waiting at meals and during travel time. My kids could play Put A Finger Down Questions and answer Kids’ True or False Questions all day!

I was pleasantly surprised by the laughter, discussions, and overall enjoyment that unfolded. Sometimes, it’s worth shaking things up and making different choices.