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!”
Found George’s favorite hamburger spot in Minnesota – Portillo’s
All dressed up for our ‘date!’
Me and Luke exploring together
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!
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That’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.
Great ideas Corey!
This was great. I know how committed to implementing this in the boys lives. Your a great mom!!!
Thank you Dad!!
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