DAY 1 of our spring break/challenge was a total RainFAIL! Then, Day 2 and it was time to send out for an Ark!
[wipes feet]
Finally, we were able to get outside and fall into a pot of fairy soup.
[sound of crickets chirping]
Moving on…I love that picture of me and my mom (up there) because, there really aren't many pictures of me, or my mom, let alone, the both of us…together…since, you know, we're the ones usually doing all the picture-taking.
My mom and dad are going through a real rough patch, with several health issues, right now (theirs and my twin brothers) and, well, based on years of personal study (what can I say, I'm a people watcher) in my opinion, hanging with the grand kids can sometimes have a real positive healing effect.
Did I mention, we Hungarians are a very reflective lot? We have open forums and very passionate discussions (ahem) about the meaning of life sort of stuff and, well, there aren't many secrets in my family.
Like, here, Heather is reflecting on the fact that her mother (that would be me) did NOT give her enough time to straighten her hair (seriously, takes forever) before going out…in public…and having to wear a ponytail (which she hates) and, well, I didn't make her smile for the camera, or anything.
I did, however, catch a quiet (albeit, very, very RARE) little happy moment, shared between siblings but…shhhhhhh…don't tell 'em, okay?
Then, there's my youngest, Hope (she's 8) but, her Jersey name is Hopey Baseballs.
Who's STILL reflecting on the fact that mom did NOT sign her up for softball…in time.
As, my only son, Glen reflects on the fact that mom managed to miss baseball sign-ups, as well, DAMMIT.
And, Holly, who insists she HATES playing anything that remotely resembles a sport (she'd rather spend her day reflecting on a piece of art in a museum, somewhere) well, even she seemed to enjoy…using the golf pitch…for baseball practice.
However, all 4 of my kids are ALL about shuffleboard; the sport of cruise camps, senior living facilities and retirement communities, everywhere!
Yep, we ARE down with the shuffleboard and, after 5 years of incessant taunting by their grandparents (i.e., I can't believe I've been beat by a senior citizen!) my kids are gosh-darned good at it, too.
No, it may not have been a day in Disney World (seriously, we are
perhaps the only family, in Jersey, who has NOT had breakfast with a
princess, yet) but, it's nice to know that even a leisurely day, spent outdoors, with the people who love you the most, well, Holy Hannah Montana, the kids and I couldn't have asked for a better day!
Reflect on that, Mickey!
Now take your kids and GET OUT (heh) also, you can visit the NWF site for ideas on what you can do to get these kids outside…besides, promising them a trip to Disney…I mean!
[FWIW: I'm a Founding Mother of NWF's Be Out There program
– just helping families (like mine) get their kids outside and enjoy
nature, more – no payment was received for this blog post.]
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66 responses to “NWF Be Out There Challenge: Reflections, Senior Living and Shuffleboard”
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
Looks like a great day/week. I’ve been wondering how your brother was doing? Hope all is ok, or getting better with him and your parents!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
I have LOVED following your outdoor adventures this week!!!!!!! What troopers you are! And soooo glad to see the sunshine for you!!! You are a rockin NWF Be Out There Mama!!!
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Emily,
The funny thing is, this challenge has really added back the reflective edge I've personally been missing from blogging, lately. Thanks for all of your support — I am really looking forward to TheMotherhood.com makeover and the BIG REVEAL 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
My dearest Headless Mom: My folks are hanging in there (so is my brother) it does frustrate me to know that all I can do is just be there for them. Thanks SO MUCH for asking!
Hugs,
Liz
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
I love hearing that. Ultimately, it’s what we’re all hoping for by getting outdoors more with our kids, isn’t it? Time together that feels special and memorable and reflective and fun. I love working with you on this and your posts are so inspiring. My Be Out There Challenge is happening the week of April 17th because my daughter wants her birthday to be a part of it, and now I can’t wait.
We’re excited about the big reveal too. drumroll….
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Great post, and great pictures! I totally know what you mean about being behind the camera most of the time. The picture of you and your mom is priceless. Frame it. Seriously.
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Sounds great! I love how you got the whole family and multiple generations involved. Green time is good for everyone!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Oh, I love this. And the pix of you and your mom is precious!
Great moments! Thanks for your comment today — it was great to hear from you.
Miss my Kraft buddies! Hugs!
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
Sandy: Thanks for taking the time to stop by — can't wait for your book to come out, but not as much as you do, I bet, right? HUGS!
Liz
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
These pictures are so beautiful! Wow, what a gift you have!
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun
Great pictures! Looks like you had fun