Long drives demand music variety. Which is how a hand-me-down John Denver CD ended up in the mix. And, days later I’m still thinking of the words to a not-so-familiar JD tune:
Joy was just a thing that he was raised on.
Love was just the way to live and die.
These words have me thinking about the role of JOY in the lives of my children; thinking of what I can do to make our day-to-day more joyful. So, even though it isn’t even close to New Years, a resolution I have made: find more JOY; find a way to make the work and the errands and the cleaning and the learning and the together time more full of joy.
Suggestions?
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Your kids seem to have a lot of joy as it is, so you are definitely doing the right things already! I think the thing that brings us the greatest joy is just being together, whether it's playing board games, reading or going out to do something. I think the kids always seem more joy-filled when we've been together!
hear, hear-we dance in the kitchen a lot
I do it by reading your blog.
Honestly, I'm not sure of any suggestions, but if you are looking for it, you will find it.
Great post Ade!
You bring ME joy, which is why I was sad I missed you last night! The fact that you are thinking about finding more joy will help you find it.
That is probably one of my favorite JD songs. I went to a conference where the keynote speaker said, "Sing more. When you sing, your children know you are in a good mood and all is right with the world." I find that to be so true and I need to sing more! Tonight I made up silly (stupid) lyrics to the tune of Oompa Loompa and Mia LOVED it! It was a joyful moment. This is a great thing to think about: finding more joy in the journey. Thanks, Adri. Love you.
Chad, I just completed my 2nd long distance relay event. Thought of you, hope things are going well for the Murdocks. We miss you guys.
There's a wonderful book out there by the Eyres. "Teaching Children Joy" Sounds like it's just what you are looking for....we love it!
Their website www.valuesparenting.com is also fabulous. They do a joy of the month every month and tips each week on how to teach it. Good luck!
You AND your family seem to be full of joy already. I was hoping you could teach me a thing or two!!
My kids are always happy at bedtime when I take time to read stories and don't rush through the process. I'm still working on being joyful the rest of the day!
The book Teaching your Kids JOY...by Linda and Richard Eyre is awesome, but you probably already know about it. :)
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