I’m a mom with four boys – that’s ONE mom and FOUR boys. I’m completely #outnumbered.
Since my sons are only young once, I want to make memories with them! One way we do this is by spending one-on-one time with each of them. If I have $20 to spend – I’d rather buy a MEMORY rather than a TOY! I treasure these memories, and my boys always get excited when it’s their turn for a “date with mom!”
Here are some suggestions for connecting with your son:
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Take him out for food – just the two of you! Let him pick his favorite spot for ice cream, lunch or dinner – have some questions or ideas for conversation planned in advance. My boys love the ‘would you rather‘ questions.
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Go shooting at a local gun range.
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Hang out at Buffalo Wild Wings and watch a ball game.
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If you have a membership at a gym, work out together.
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Go fishing (make sure you have a license, if needed).
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Hike together.
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Go camping. Help them pack and prepare.
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Work on a simple project together – whether it’s building a lego set, cleaning out the car, building a fort in the living room or putting together something you’ve purchased from Ikea – do it together!
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Go for a bike ride.
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Cook a meal together. Have them choose the menu; you can buy the ingredients.
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Play with remote controlled cars.
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Go to a local go-kart racetrack.
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Play their favorite video game with them.
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Play a card game, board game, or backyard game together – my boys still love Tag, soccer, and sharks & minnows.
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Play a sport together – basketball, wrestling or hockey – my kids LOVE competing against my husband or me!
7 Comments
Corey
September 23, 2018 at 7:28 pmThat’s a great list! We’ve also enjoyed playing board games (Gestures, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, and Telestrations are favorites), walking the dog, and Scouting with our boys.
Kathryn
September 24, 2018 at 6:24 amGreat ideas Corey!
Kevin Egly
September 25, 2018 at 9:43 pmThis was great. I know how committed to implementing this in the boys lives. Your a great mom!!!
Kathryn
October 2, 2018 at 7:53 pmThank you Dad!!
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Kathryn
October 7, 2018 at 3:23 pmThank you!
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