I make an effort every day to stop and laugh with my daughter. I know -- it seems like a parent shouldn't have to make a point to laugh with their child. But sometimes I guess it's easy to forget or let the moment pass by. I didn't realize I was missing out on laughter until one evening when my husband came home from work and starting playing with Hallie. I heard them giggling and then belly-laughing from the other room and it stopped me in my tracks. I hadn't heard Hallie laugh like that all day. And maybe not even throughout the past few days. At least not with me.
Now I make time for laughter. I don't schedule it and I don't force it. It comes easily, now that I welcome it. And when laughter is lacking we are both quick to sense it. Some days I have to stop cleaning the house or forget about getting in and out of the grocery store as quickly as possible, just so we can laugh together. It's worth it. I want my daughter to remember the laughter. More than anything else, I want her to remember the moments of joy and happiness we share and that it happens often.
[Participating in Project 52: Glimpse Into Motherhood]
4 comments:
Thanks for sharing this. We should all make a little more time for laughter in our lives. It feels good to laugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oxmRT2YWw
Maybe that will help. :)
Jacob was only home for about an hour today (between Job A and Job B), and I noticed that it was the noisiest hour of the day. My little boys scream and squeal whenever Daddy is home. Thanks for reminding me that it's not just Daddy's job to have fun with the boys.
I agree...laughter is a necessity. Kids need it and so do parents. Nothing makes me feel happier than laugh attacks with my children. And what adorable laugh attack pictures of your girl.
Found you from Simply Modern Mom's Project 52. Love these! Laughing pictures are some of my favorites :) Thanks for sharing!
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