tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79602746843568877.post9059286531110616096..comments2023-06-21T07:06:39.198-04:00Comments on Snapshots and Snippets: Confessions Of A Former Nanny Turned MamaJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703514710729930492noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79602746843568877.post-22793116235852208562013-03-16T21:42:08.249-04:002013-03-16T21:42:08.249-04:00Jamie, I have had the same thoughts. i remember be...Jamie, I have had the same thoughts. i remember being a nanny and so looking forward to having my own kids. i was so patient and not easily flustered or frustrated! and now i sometimes feel guilty that my current babysitter does a better job than i do, and it makes me grateful that she has the patience to sit and play legos and read books without having to multi task for meals and other 'mom' jobs.<br /><br />Sierra, I totally agree children really are more creative without a parent participating in all play. I think it is our job to plant seeds for them to use how they wish by providing them with the materials and a few questions or thoughts. amandarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503941827993950984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79602746843568877.post-52132320541227560292013-03-15T11:24:32.672-04:002013-03-15T11:24:32.672-04:00This is a really great post. I trained (or so I th...This is a really great post. I trained (or so I thought, it is probably due more to her personality than anything else) Isabella from an early age to play on her own; to not rely on me to create imaginative play for her. Then, Isaac came along and his personality is vastly different, so I've sat on the floor for two years and passed the ball back and forth, and played pirates, and Legos to no end. It's boring and tedious, but now that he is a little bit older, he is finding his way, and I don't have to engage in his play nearly as much--what a relief! It's hard because some people believe that the parent should actively participate in play, but honestly, I think our children are more creative when we leave them alone, and only engage when they seek us out, or when we pass by and ask a question about what their animals are doing, or whatever it is. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I often contemplate our place as parents in the world of our children's play. picturingtheordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841272391496299690noreply@blogger.com