As I potter around the house, Ruby and Max play.
I wash the dishes. They play with their dolls.
I fold the clothes. They unfold playsilks to make doll hammocks.
I sweep the floor. They build a house from the playstands and playsilks.
My purposeful work allows them to deepen into their play.
It allows them to learn through imitation.
I check my email.
Their play stops and within moments they are beside me.
How did they know!
A sweet and simple, yet sometimes frustrating reminder.
They want me to be present.
Mindfully present.
And so, we re-connect and continue through our day.
You can read more about purposeful work in Waldorf environments here. Or how wearing an apron helps here.
??? And follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see snippets of our days ???
Blessings mamas, Kelly
8 Comments
I always know that as soon as I check my emails that my children will come to me or something will happen (or go wrong) and I need to attend. Play changes when I’m not present with them too. Love this post thank you Kelly.
Loved the post and the photos.
I love that you paint a picture about being ‘present’ but not always actively involved in play. I love that while you do your work, your children do theirs.
This is such a sweet post and something that I can definitely relate to 🙂
Very sweet. I can relate, my little Miss T is great at independent play, she’s happy to do her own thing as long as I am present and have moments of play to connect with her.
They always know.. Must be a vibe that travels through walls
hahahaha, so true!!
Love it! And yes, the same thing happens here!! haha!