The Kids Creative Flow

The other day the kids asked for a bunch of snow and warm water. So we had fun with snow and warm water. But then after a few snow refills Lou asked for some saran wrap (it’s red for the holidays I guess.) I wondered what she had in mind. I got her some. She wrapped one bowl with water and we put it in the freezer. She wrapped another with water and we put it in the fridge. A little scientific experiment, which I am a sucker for.

Then she asked for another square of saran wrap, which she said was a jellyfish and she spent a long time scrunching it up in the water and spreading it out.

I loooove this stuff. Watching her mind work…trying new things… seeing what happens when she pokes at something…

The best things we do are her ideas, so I just go with the flow.

Here’s her idea from last night: She would walk past each family member and they would do something. For example, she had me give her a hug, dad would pat her on the head, sissy would do a dance with her and Ero would shake her hand. We all took turns walking down the line after assigning roles for each person. It was hilarious.

Another idea: The other day she got it in her head to boss us around to clean. Then we made up obstacle courses for each other and silly tasks.

Yet another: She pretended to be a video game character and her sister controlled her, pushing buttons in the air to make her jump and move. Ero and Lou went all over collecting items and defeating the giant (dad.)

The creative flow of children is strong. I shan’t get in the way.