Fun with your child

Bonding is something that I am working on. However, it is essential that you take a moment to really get to know your child. Not just recognizing the behavioral patterns of your child, but really have conversation with them and take the time out to 'be there friend" there is nothing wrong with building that bond with your child. I feel that it is necessary for a healthy open communication relationship. The love can be well balanced with respect. 

I would say that I struggle in this area. I feel that I am distant from my child. I feel that I don't spend a lot of time with her. I am not the type of mom who wants to "play" with my child. I love to comfort, love and nurture her but "play" not so much. However, I am going to have to stretch myself out a little more and try and do more fun things with my daughter. I am very affectionate with her, I love snuggling, hugging and comforting her, but I guess I am just no fun! lol.

However, when I can I do bring her out to places and we do activities that I enjoy and she enjoys. Something entertaining for both her and myself.  I am not the type of mom who really wants to "fake it" I really would like to have fun too! I do not like boring play dates. I like fellowship! I like to be able to talk to a friend while my child plays I think that is a healthy balance.

Speaking on balance, this past weekend I learned there has to be a balance when it comes to spending time with your child and having your alone time. Being in my early 20s I tend to want to “turn up ” and go out, as much as I can without my daughter and just as a single woman. Just so I can go socialize with other people in my age group. I mean I am young, I want to experience young adulthood, it is mine to live! Yes, it is okay to enjoy your youth, it belongs to you, your life is still yours and it is up to you to live it. There just has to be a balance.

 ( And let me just say that my "turn up" is usually out with young Christians like myself. I am NO club hopper or bed hopper JSYK lol) {that is  another blog post}

Soul Assignment.

How do you guys bond with your child?

What are new some ways you can bond with your child?

Do you feel that you have a heathy balance with your child and you? If so please explain why, if not please also explain why..and what do you think you need to do to get that accomplished.