Although I am quite skeptical on what's going on in the world right now, I've chosen to hermit at home with my little one. She's missing her favourite things, like the park and our "yummy Chai" dates that we would have once a week, or a trip to the local Op Shop, plus we recently discovered a GIANT inflatable pillow up the road and as she is obsessed with jumping castles... She's asked about it every day. So I've made more of an effort to do a few extra things to engage her, especially in those moments where she is upset about not getting to play at the Park. It's a tough time for our little people at the moment and I'm finding it more important than ever to be extremely switched on to her needs, to read extra stories and give her super big snuggles when she needs it. The last thing I want is for her to be traumatized by this whole event like so many others will be, both young and old. By this I mean that this even WILL BE traumatizing for some people. We don't know how long it will go on for, we don't know how many restrictions, rules and regulations will be thrown on us and we don't know whether we're either going to live or die or a virus (although trust me, we'll be okay). There are so many unknowns and I can just tell by seeing and hearing things that there are people not coping. Our mental health is 100% under attack. Job losses, financial struggles, lack of socialization and touch which are such important aspects of our lives are not happening. Even just a simple hug can totally change someone entire outlook on life. I feel for our School aged children who are learning from home, away from their peers and an environment they are used to learning in. I feel for the elderly who are not getting out at all, not seeing their friends at the local crochet club, or getting to go to their local cafes for a catch up. I feel for the Mum's stuck at home, not able to take their kids to the park, unsure if their children will be home every day for the indefinite future. I feel for so many people and just wish that I could sweep the whole world up in my arms and give it a huge hug. Anyway, the reason I wrote this post is actually because I wanted to share a few little things that we have been doing to keep busy, have fun and more importantly... Ease the tantrums that may arise when things get a bit tough. Clay! I made sure to stock up on a few different crafty things that also offered a sensory experience. Clay is PERFECT for that. As there was a Birthday in amidst all this chaos (my beloved) we turned our clay into something special as a little Birthday surprise. She spent time making a candle holder for the birthday candle and a clay.... thing. She rolled it out herself, then we used gum nuts and other seed pods to make patterns on it. She calls them “little suns” and I totally see why she chooses to describe them that way. As we're still 'allowed' (wow it feels weird writing that) out and about for a walk, I'd 100% suggest that you take a small foraging basket or bag out too, so that you can collect different little treasures from nature. Which can then be used on a Nature/Seasonal Table, for stamping playdough or clay or for a number of other fun and creative things like crafts, counting, maths and of course... As food for little gnomes and dolls. This was the finished result. We got our Earth Paints out which we love for a thousand reasons but mainly because they are totally non-toxic and don't harm the Earth. E spent so much time rolling, stamping, painting and creating these two pieces for her Dad. They're still sitting on a Kitchen table a few weeks later because she likes to talk about and admire them on the daily... Who wouldn't?! Look how cute they are!
Sending you all love and light xxx
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