Winter Blast on a SuperBowl Day

While other families were busy preparing for their superbowl party, my family were having a blast sled riding.  We went to the nearby college here in our area and let ourselves enjoy  what mother nature has  given us this winter.

 The three of us went first while my husband was shoveling snow out from our driveway and sidewalk.  I took pictures of  them first before I joined the fun, yes I did ride the sled too, lol.

I normally would say "NO" to playing outside but I figure, we needed some fresh winter air so we all went.  I just made sure that we were all bundle up so nobody get sick.  Our dog could have enjoyed it too but it's hard when we have them because they constantly runs so our attention is divided.  

We had  so much fun.  The snow was perfect for sled riding.  The kids  went fast going down.  IT was a great exercise for all of us.  Going down is fun and going  up the steep hill was our main exercise, that and the laughter we ripped through.

The Benefits Of Your Child's Interests On Their Development

Children have this amazing capacity to surprise us. They pick up sayings and skills that we never quite manage to trace the origin of. Some days they astound us with how smart they are, yet other days we can’t believe how daft they can be. When they reach the age of showing a great interest in a particular hobby or interest, their capacity to surprise us really takes off.

Most children will find an interest in things their parents have introduced them too. These interests may include trains, magic tricks, and music. As time goes by, their school friends will begin to influence greatly where their interests lie. They may start collecting figurines or trading cards. They may also take up more team sports and other extracurricular activities. Influences will come from every direction, but most kids also have a good sense of who they are as individuals. They will find their own passions and interests.

Your child may be quite into magic tricks or card tricks using Bicycle cards. You will probably be pleased to know these activities are all exercising the brain as well as taxing your patience. The interaction your children will have with their audience is also great for them to develop good social skills and better awareness of human behavior. Watching motorized trains go around and around a track can be quite hypnotic for everyone, but for children, it can be especially mesmerizing. A good sense of spacial awareness and timing will be developed from this traditional hobby.

Sports activities are great for building social skills and better understanding the importance of teamwork. There will be times when there may be a few spats between teammates, but these are important for developing advanced interpersonal skills. Gross motor skills can also be greatly improved, together with health and fitness. If your children are budding musicians, their minds are being stimulated and worked in multiple ways at once. Coordinating fine motor skills with notation on the page, then translating that into a musical emotion is very challenging. It requires a higher intelligence that can be developed by every child.

Your child may be a big reader and like nothing more than being sat in a corner with a favorite series of books. Eventually, they may turn away from fiction and prefer to read books on dinosaurs, space and other science interests. Reading is a wonderful pastime. It provides entertainment and stimulates emotions. Reading builds vocabulary, and develops a better understanding of the world.

Each of the hobbies or interests your children dabble with will undoubtedly lead to the next one. Try to mix them up a little, so all parts of their development are covered. Expose them to as many activities, and interests as you possibly can so they are widely informed about what is available to them. They will undoubtedly take these passions into their adult life, and maybe even pass them on to their own children in the future. While some may be more expensive than others, a well-rounded introduction to each is essential.

Minion Theme on EJ's 8th Birthday

 My baby turned 8 years old on the 15th of this month.  We had a small get together with close friends and family.  When my kids started going to school, I stopped  doing birthday parties. We usually go somewhere to celebrate their birthdays rather than having a party.  This year however,  Mr. Burrito wanted to have  party at home,  That's what  kept me busy last week, cleaning, organizing and cooking.

We only invited our  closest friends in the neighborhood and the Burritos  Aunt.

 Up and below photos with Lolo Don and LOla Ruth Fancher.

 With Ate Sarah, one of the Howells' ladies.

 We played   scrabble and  monopoly and we all had so much fun!

 We had an ice cream cake  that we bought at Dairy Queen.

 Here's the birthday boy enjoying his  presents.

 Daddy to the rescue with the not so kid-friendly packages hehehe.

 We all agreed to idea of doing this kind of gathering more often because it's fun and brings us all closer.

 The Howells, having a serious time  doing monopoly with the Burritos.

 It's fun watching them.  I played scrabble with Lizzy and Nanay Ruth, we had a blast!

I decorated  the house   on Wednesday after I cleaned then I  prepared the food early as well.  Yesterday, I only have to do three things  rather than doing it all together, it was  stress free.

  Great to have neighbors that really cares.   Hope we could  do this again soon.  Hopefully!

Special thanks to Wholesale Party Supplies for the birthday in a box sent to me for review.

Christmas Presents for the Kiddos

After attending the  mass last on Christmas Eve, we went straight to   Dad's house.  Everyone was  gone except my sister-in-law.  Dad was sleeping when we  arrived.   Chris told us that  EMTs came to the house and checked on Dad because he wasn't feeling well,  The kids  received some beautiful gifts from  Titaa Chris and Gail and Jen's family.  Thanks guys.

 The little Miss was  pretty excited of her new art supplies.

 The little man loves his presents as well.

 The Burritos woke up  before six on Christmas day so we ggot up  early as well.

 Wishes came true, thanks "Santa".  I feel bad for Santa, he is now broke lol.

 She loves this notebook that her cousin Jen gave her.  It lights up!

 Titas Chris and Gail spoiled her with new art supplies!

 Ms. Burrito made this in her Art class and gave it to us for Christmas!

 Here she is trying her new  toy.  She got what she wished for, a keyboard.

 The little man  got his wish as well, an iPod.  Thanks a lot Santa!

Here is a video I recorded of her.