“Kids Choice” Night!

February 17, 2012 By

Geoff and I set aside special “Kid’s Choice” nights for our family throughout the month. This is a night when “us parents” take a bit of a backseat and allow the kids to pick out what they would like to have for dinner (within reason) and plan the activities for the evening. Geoff and I always stand amazed by the simple things our children choose to eat and to play.

We are just so thankful to our Lord for these 3 little blessings in our lives. It truly is such a delight to tune into their sweet little hearts and forget all that is going on in our lives and just play with them….that’s all, just play. With no surprise, what is fun to the kids…is also fun to us.

Here is a little window into the most recent “Kid’s Choice” night at our home!


Kids choice dinner: Hot dogs, bananas, popcorn and juice

Their activity of choice? Playing in the snow!

My 3 year old ran up to me up and asked for a ” high five” because she threw a snow ball at Daddy (She threw it – he ran into it- and put on a “show” of defeat for her, hehe).

When they were all “snowed out” they came running in the door, dropped their wet snowsuits on the floor and ran scurried up to the table for some of mom’s homemade microwave hot cocoa and cupcakes!

Come see me over at Comfy in the Kitchen for the recipe!

The evening was not over yet! We played a hilarious game of Pictionary Jr….

 (I guessed it….a fork! )

Then we had bath time, dressed in our PJs and  snuggled on the couch and watched Charlotte’s Web together…Love that.

 

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward. ~psalm 127:3

 

Past “Kids Choice” nights:

Movies at the dollar theatre, ice skating, bowling, out for ice cream, baking together, a family bike ride, a family walk, fishing in the backyard, the park, library events, YMCA open swim/open gym, family tennis night, horse back riding, trip to the aquarium, local shows, playdough night…..and the list goes on.

What are some things your families do?! I would love to know!

The simple moments make the best memories-grab a hold of these precious years, have fun , enjoy being part of their world every now and again and “Let them be little”…..

 

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About Janelle

Janelle is a Christian, a Wife, a Stay at Home Mom of 3 young children and a proud- to- claim- it “Foodie”. She absolutely loves to cook and typically has an audience of 3 children, pulled up on chairs, taking turns pouring ingredients into bowls. Her spiritual gifts are a mix of “hospitality and evangelism” and is here in the center of God’s will hoping to help you get a little more "comfy in your kitchen"! You can find her displaying step-by-step photos of her recipes, giving devotionals,and sharing meal ministry stories on her blog Comfy In the Kitchen.

  • Megan Elzey

    Janelle, what a wonderful evening! I think we may have to adopt this idea.

  • petejessnewland

    Love this! My kids are always begging for, what we call Family Nights. Usually a family game around the table or a movie on the couch. I like your ideas! I think I might encourage them to get a little creative w/their family night ideas.

  • Christin

    This is a great idea!!

    Do you ever have the children fight over what you all will do? If so how do they finally settle on an activity?

    I know my kids would love this – but I also know their wide array of taste in activity and it got me curious. LOL

    • Janelle

      Christin, lol- right now the girls go with what our son shouts out. He will say “Let’s go play in the snow!!!!” and they say “YEAH!!!!” but, they are still little…:) When they grow older and want a “say”, I can imagine we will give turns to who picks or even do a grab bag and have them throw in ideas and pick throughout the year. It is a lot of fun and it encourages us parents to have fun too…so many times I will get caught up doing laundry while there is a movie on with the rest of the family. When it is labeled “Kids Choice Night” I put it all aside. :)

  • Natashad

    We also have family game nightss and dad makees special drinks (juice with a splash of 7up and a lemon wedge/orange/lime) and popcorn. These days our games are pretty simple with a 3 year old in tthe house — CandyLand, Shape Bingo, Valentine Bingo!!! Love those memories!!

    • Janelle

      That is the best.

  • http://www.athomewithkim.com/ Kim | At Home With Kim

    What a great idea!!!

  • http://www.time-warp-wife.blogspot.com/ Darlene Schacht

    Great idea, Janelle!! I pinned this one!

  • http://thechuppies.blogspot.com/ Kara @ The Chuppies

    Our bigger kids would love this Janelle…the idea of them being in charge of planning their own night of fun. :)
    Thanks for sharing!