Put them in the water or take them outside!

I had a dear friend say once “if they are having a hard time give them fresh air or water play” and I have lived by that rule the last two years. Even as an infant Elowyn has benefited from getting in the water to help her through a hard time. We don’t have a pool, and getting her outside for water play is really hard to do with a newborn in tow.

This morning was one of those times where we needed fresh air or water play. I spent over an hour on the phone with AT&T fighting about a charge we shouldn’t have on our bill. I was chasing Elowyn around, trying to get Emelia down for a nap, and all the while I was becoming more and more frustrated. Elowyn kept saying “I swim, I swim.” Suddenly it occurred to me…why do we need a pool or a sprinkler? We have a tub!

Fun fact, the bath can be used as a play space too. It doesn’t have to just be for washing up. Why it took me two years to realize this I have no idea.

So, if you are having a rough day, or your kid is having a hard time, have a mid morning bath! Fill it with toys, maybe some bubbles, and take your little one for a swim!