I have noticed that my expectations are the thing that gets me into the most trouble. If what I think should happen doesn't, I have a hard time enjoying what is.
Adults care about the product or outcome. This sets us up for frustration, disappointment, and sometimes anger when things don't go as planned. Kids, on the other hand, care about the process. They are interested in what they are doing and learning. They like the paint's feel, the clay's denseness, the cool dirt in the garden. They want laughter and mini-conversations.
Join me as we explore real-life examples on both sides of this fence and ultimately learn that Time spent isn't just worthwhile if everything goes well. All the time we spend with our children matters, both in the good times and not-so-good times.
