My Connection to Play

People tend to forget that play is serious.

David Hockney
Contemporary British painter

Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.

Kay Redfield Jamison
Contemporary American professor of psychiatry

Play to me in my childhood was riding my bike, playing 4 squares with my friends, and jumping on my trampoline.  I loved coming home from school and doing my homework because I knew that I would get to go outside and play.  My mom would always make sure that I have completed my homework first.  Play consists of riding my bike around the neighborhood with my friends.  Everyone had a bike and we would ride our bikes every chance we got.  Playing 4 squares with a ball was a game we played hitting the ball to the person in the square trying to get them out.  Last person in the square wins.  This game was fun because everyone tried to get each other out.  As I got a little older I played on my trampoline with my friends.  We flipped, jump, and acted silly.  Play was important for us because we were able to burn off energy and have a good time.  Parents supported play by allowing us to play about in the neighborhood.  We knew that we needed to be in the house before dark.  All of the adults and parents knew the children and were watching us if we were by their house. 

Play to me is different.  I am a mother and I do not allow my children to ride their bikes freely in our neighborhood.  I worry about something happen to my children or someone hitting them while they are riding their bikes.  I allow them to play outside but they can’t go but so far.  They spend more time in the house playing video games and watching TV.  I think that children do not play like they use to because technology has taken over toys and play time spent outside

            

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Relationship Reflection

Relationships is something that everyone encounter in their lives.  Relationships can be based on several factors and morals in an individuals life.  People experience and go through a lot of things in relationships.  relationship to me is commitment, loyalty, understanding, trusting,loving,and being able to depend on an individual through the good and bad. 

I have several positive relationships in my life.  The first and far most important relationship is the one I have with God.  He is me father and without him I would not be who I am today.  He is understanding, caring, loyal, trusting, and he never leaves my side.  He forgives me when I mess up and give me chances and opportunities to get it right.  My relationship with God is good and I know that he will never let me down.  As long as I keep on trusting and believing he will always be by my side. 

My husband and I have a good relationship that is based on love, trust,understanding, and being there for each other.  I have been in this relationship for 13 years now.  One thing that I have learned is that your relationship is whatever you make it out to be.  We had some tough years but in the end the love we have conquer all.  We have 3 boys and my relationship with them is just as important as My relationship with God and my husband.  I love them all and would not trade them for nothing in the world. 

I have positive relationships with my office mates at work.  We help each other out when needed.  We work together at times to make sure that we do not leave children at risk or harm in their homes.  This relationship is strong because our decisions effect a lot of people.  We have to form relationships with our clients as well because we are in their lives for a reason and have to see what we can do to help our families.  If you don't have a good relationship with them you want be able to help them if you don't form some type of relationship.

My husband and I.......Posing for the blog......Expressing our love and our relationship...Love,Dedication,Devotion,Loyalty,Understanding, and Caring