Play Together

To say the least, Quinn and I have not really felt very bonded together lately. It makes me sad in general, but then I get really mad when she doesn't listen to me.

Anyway, yesterday we went to the park in the late afternoon. After awhile, no one was there. It was just the two of us. So, I let McKenna sleep it out by a park bench, and I went for it on the slides with Quinn. She laughed her head off as I chased her or as I got stuck on the way too small equipment. When it was time to go, she came willingly, and for the most part she has been a great listener ever since. We've had our moments, but there have been way more good than bad.

Someone once told me that the secret to mending behavior problems (especially new baby induced problems) is to play with your child. Get on the floor, get dirty, play the games, sing the songs. I am normally not very good at this. But it seems to work. And it's fun if you let your heart get into it. I'm going to try it more often.