We had originally planned to set out and walk some nature trails this weekend, however, the kids are coming off of a cold and I didn't think it would be wise to have them out in this chilly weather. Yes, Florida is actually experiencing some chilly weather at the moment!
Instead, I urged Mr Incredible (because come on, we all know that sometimes guys just need some prodding) to take the big girls out on a date. Usually, we do our dates one-on-one, but since both girls had mentioned wanting to see Beauty and The Beast in the theater, it only made sense to bring them both together. Upon asking them, Boo exclaimed that she didn't want to wear the 3D glasses. I can totally commiserate with that. When you already wear glasses on your face, it's a pain to sit 3D glasses on top of them. But then it seemed pointless to take the girls to the theater to see the 2D version since we own it right here at home.
So Mr Incredible took the girls to the store and let them choose a special treat. Then they came back home, we had a bite of lunch, and the girls settled down on the couch with Daddy for their very own in-home viewing of Beauty and The Beast.
Value time with Daddy. It fits right into our theme for the year. Value is so much more than money. It is so much more than tangible items. It is so much more than a toy that will be tossed aside in a week's time. We are rediscovering value in carving out family time and making memories.
And seriously....I'm not sure that he let her pick out a big enough candy bar. What do you think?
I know that in a previous post, I mentioned that we will be purchasing less toys, less unnecessary items, and less unneeded clothing and household items in order to focus on the true meaning of value. But I have been willing to drop a bit of money within the last week on the newest craze hitting the nation.....Skylanders. It's a new video game consisting of small figures that you must purchase in order to play them in the game. Stitch fell head over heels for this game. And I look at it this way....it's a common bond. We can sit down as a family and play this game. Mr Incredible is much more willing to play this game with her rather than make My Little Ponies walk around and talk. We find ourselves discussing the characters, which ones we need, which levels they are at, and whether or not we found the hidden treasures in each world. It's a way to connect....and honestly, that fits right into my value theme for the year. I don't mind spending money on some things that will build a common bond. Now, if you know me then you know that I'm not one who allows a lot of screen time for my kids. Actually, for myself either. But my kids are not "screen time addicts" so I don't have a problem with a little more screen time during the rare occurances that they find a game that captures their attention. There are many other days where they have absolutely no screen time, by their own choice.
All in all, our new theme for the year seems to be working out pretty well so far. We are cleaning out the playroom so that we can sell toys. That's one area where I can give my kids some credit....they don't mind cleaning out and giving away their toys. They don't form attachments to them. If they don't use a toy, they are not afraid to give it away. In fact, sometimes I'm the one saying "Hey! You can't get rid of that!" LOL
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