Jello Wars

So this is the best summer ever.
Even the tantrums are fun.  and make me laugh........ after. Mostly because the reasons for the tantrums are too funny and just awesome.

So I am currently blogging about Jello wars, because we had one.  And for a very good reason.
Yes, there are reasons for Jello to be flung through the air.

Some kids just grow up too fast.  People always say that, but I think for a lot of parents, especially in this economy, they have to work.  Working a full time or even part time job and then coming home to being supermom is exhausting.  And after years of not sleeping followed by years of guilt for going back to work and dad just being worn down by mom being unhappy.....well its a lot of stuff for a kid to process.  Not anyone's fault.  But sometimes kids just need a break and run and scream a little and well....be a kid.
And mom and dad need a break too.
So with my awesome other job, I get to create a world of fun for kids.
I miss my other job that I love, but its patiently waiting for me under my inbox.

So why Jello wars?
Well, Jello washes away in the rain. Less clean up.
I am all for food fights, just not messy ones.

Popcorn was another good thing.  Took the kids a while to understand it was ok.   And I get that. And I also want the kids to just have FUN and be kids.....cause it ends too soon.  Life throws a lot of things at you. But I think you are better equipped to face things if you have an understanding of rolling with crazy things in life, and looking for the fun in situations and looking at an impossible task and diving in.

Believe it or not, building forts and trying new things and looking for adventure in the normal everyday things of life teaches those skills. Even food fights.   Possibly even intentionally muddy days.  Why? Because its ok to get dirty and dive into things and take a leap.  Mud washes off.

I have always said, if I am involved, then anything I do will be awesome and no child will walk away not knowing they are loved and that someone cared.