E is for Empowerment
When our girls were 3 and 5 we wanted them to feel like they could help make family decisions. So on Saturdays we would exit the apartment, ride the elevator down 31 floors, and let the girls lead us wherever they wanted through downtown Philadelphia, our home at the time. The one requirement was that they had to hold hands with each other.
I'm not sure if they really knew their way around, but often we ended up at one of their favorite spots, Rittenhouse Square. They would run around for awhile playing by the fountain and then they would lead us to the library or the bookstore or sometimes a restaurant. Eventually, Jessica was able to lead us back to our apartment.
We all enjoyed those weekends. My husband and I treasured the time talking and following them. And they, if only for a moment, were enchanted by the power to lead their parents.
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Have an exceptional day!
Kathy :)
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| The girls enjoying their time in Rittenhouse Square |
I'm not sure if they really knew their way around, but often we ended up at one of their favorite spots, Rittenhouse Square. They would run around for awhile playing by the fountain and then they would lead us to the library or the bookstore or sometimes a restaurant. Eventually, Jessica was able to lead us back to our apartment.
We all enjoyed those weekends. My husband and I treasured the time talking and following them. And they, if only for a moment, were enchanted by the power to lead their parents.
Check out all the other entries for E at A-to-Z Challenge
Have an exceptional day!
Kathy :)
What a nice idea. Did they do it without squabbling?
ReplyDeleteYes, they have pretty much always been best buddies! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love that. Your daughters are lucky you have such creative parents. I'm going to remember that for when I have kids :)
ReplyDeletelucky *to* have. Ack, I hate typos! Ha.
ReplyDeletegreat post
ReplyDeleteI don't want to scare you but wait until they start driving...then you will see empowerment! Nice write up. :)
ReplyDeleteHow precious! I love the A-Z Challenge - albeit only as a reader of family posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat, absolutely great, story. Your girls learned so much in a fun way at an important age. Holding hands sweetened the deal.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to introduce decision making :-)
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