Last updated on March 4th, 2024 at 08:14 pm
our rug boat…
Welcome to the crazy house of LTM, where there is never a dull moment, especially with two little ones. My new favorite thing to do after making breakfast is to ask Buba what he wants to do that morning before Missy Moo’s morning nap. I used to make plans for us or give him a few options but now that he is getting older I want him to learn to think for himself and use his own imagination. Somedays, he just wants to watch Curious George, a show I really thought I would hate but secretly love to watch now. Other times, he really puts on his thinking cap and takes a moment to think about it. There are guidelines though, has to be inside or in our yard (no park not enough time before MM’s nap), can’t be eating snacks (he tried that) and needs to be something both him and Missy Moo can do and preferably Mommy too.
So come last Wednesday morning , he surprised Missy Moo and I with his easy to make “rug boat”.
I asked him what he wanted to do, and he didn’t reply, then he just walked into the living room and started folding the edges of the big area rug inward. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Put Missy Moo here,” he said pointing to the middle of the rug. I followed orders like a good crew member. Then he started walking around it in circles, but looking around the room for something else. “What did you make?” I asked. “I need more.” He replied, grabbing four throw pillows and strategically placing them around Missy Moo. “So you don’t fall out of the boat Missy Moo.” He told her, then sat next to her to read a book. I was told their rug boat’s can’t hold big people like Mommy, thanks kid. So I watched from the couch with a hot coffee (rare I know) while Buba’s imagination took him and Missy Moo on a rug boat adventure, reading stories and playing with cars.
Eventually Buba got bored of his rug boat and decided the boat needed moved in front of the tv to watch Mickey Mouse but Missy Moo stayed put in the exact place I set her down in over an hour ago. Missy Moo continued to play cars while Buba laid across his boat and watched his cartoons. Their adventure was over for him.
I was so impressed with his imagination (as well as his bed head below). It’s great to give kids room to grow and see what they do with it. Not always an easy thing for me to give up control and planning but on this day, I am so glad I did. He created such a fun ordinary moment for him and his sister but a moment Mommy will cherish. I will never grow old of watching them bond together.
Missy Moo was still mesmerized by her brother’s creation and even more giddy when he vacated the boat and she had it all to herself. Look at her face below, that is definitely a “this is my boat now” face! Queen Diva, I love you!
These moments are life’s greatest ordinary moments but those are always the best ones to cherish, never take for granted, and always, always remember as life really is too short.
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Oh this is far too cute!! Love it and her giant smiles throughout xx
Ahh thanks for reading. Wasn’t sure if it sounded stupid at first, special moment on the area rug but it truly was. I love little big moments.
Oh this is just lovely! And the smiles are so heart melting. x
Thanks hun. They were having so much fun. I especially like the one where Missy Moo is sticking out her tongue!
Oh this is so lovely Jenny, and so sweet to see how their imaginations work. By far one of my favourite things is to role play with my girls and see their imaginations come to life. I may not be a crafty mama but I am good at that. We have never tried a rug boat but we make lots of dens, it is such a magical time! They are gorgeous photos, that last one of Missy Moo is just beautiful. x
Thanks Katie. I wasn’t sure if my great imagination moment with my two would be perceived as stupid to others. Either way it was fun for us! lol Glad you liked it. They are so fun and silly and that’s what makes us have such a great time together. I am the same I may not craft as much but still using their creative sides. Oh I love a good den making day! When Missy Moo gets a bit older we will be doing lots of that I used to do it all the time with my siblings in the living room. My momma hated it. What a mess! hahaha Like mother like daughter. 😉 Thanks for hosting.
What gorgeous photos! A rug boat! What a lovely, simple idea. It looks so much fun and something I will be playing with my two very soon x
Thanks Donna, although I can’t take any credit. Buba did it all on his own, making the boat, singing row row your boat and taking his sister aboard. lol Simple but fun and effective.
Love these moments ….warms my heart
Thanks it’s the ordinary moments that are always the best ones to cherish and remember.
yup you dont need the most expensive toys or go to the most expensive places to have fun #ordinarymoments
Exactly that’s why I love this so much. 😉
Aw Jenny, a little bit of imaginative play with your children is never going to seem stupid – especially not when they were clearly enjoying themselves so much!! #ordinarymoments
Thanks Sam, so true. We always are having fun doing the simple things in life. That’s what it’s all about.
How creative of him – that’s wonderful! And it looks like fun x
It really was. He is so creative I was impressed. I would have never thought of that.
That is so lovely. it’s great he used his own imagination to create something fun for both himself and his sister! I love moments like that 🙂
Me too, I was so impressed. He is so creative.
This is lovely and its great to let them use their imagination! Gorgeous photo’s xx
Kids are so innocent, I love watching their creativity shine through and little personalities start to sprout.
I love the rug boat! I really enjoy watching my children play imaginatively. Lovely photos x
Thanks Jocelyn. This was one of my favorite mornings with creative make believe. He is growing up way too fast.
I just love your photographs and the imagination of your son. As you say, these moments are the ones to cherish and a blog is the perfect place to do it 🙂
Thanks Suzanne. I am hoping my photos are getting better and better. I am obsessed with my new camera. lol They are so fun. Their little personalities are both growing and sprouting out I love watching it.
That is fab- looks like they had a wicked time.
I know exactly what you mean about allowing them to come up with ideas themselves- feed the imagination hey!
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Happy Easter Lovely! x
Happy Easter to you too lovely. I hope you all have a fab weekend together. Full of fun and laughter. Glad you like the linky thank you for supporting it and me. They were giggling like crazy. Good times to remember.
Ah what a cute game! I love Buba’s bed head. And such a gorgeous smile from Missy Moo. And best of all, you got to enjoy a hot drink. Win win win! x
I know can you believe it hot coffee, what is that? I don’t even know these days. hahaha
What a great idea of Buba’s! Watch out for crocodiles 🙂
hahaha You are funny love it. They do snap those little pointy fingers off don’t they. haha
How gorgeous is her smile! How cute are the both. I love their imagination, the rug boat is a great idea 🙂 x
Simple but effective just the way I like things. It was so cute watching them be creative together.
what a clever boy and such a brilliant idea! I would never thought of that)
Me neither. Don’t know what made him think of it but he did. I love that he was extra careful with the pillow so MM didn’t fall off the boat. lol
I need to go out immediately and purchase a rug. Love it! Beautiful photography – you have a gorgeous family xx #sharewithme
Wow thanks that’s a great compliment. I have been trying to learn photography for a few months now and my camera in manual mode isn’t easy. Yes cant beat a good rug. We use it for everything. Indoor picnics, boats, hayrides pulling them around on it. So fun.
Oh bless him, what a cute thing to do. Looks like missy moo was enjoying herself too xx
At first she was like brother what are you doing? then she really got into it when he started singing row, row, row your boat. hahaha
Children have such great imagination, it’s great to have children so we can share in their adventures.
Yes I think so too. They keep us young and realizing the little joys in life are to be cherished and treasured.
aww love this jenny she is simply adorable they both are its great that they can be creative together a lovely post xx
Thanks Helen. They are so fun together. Love watching their personalities growing together.
Oh how wonderful Jenny, such a great imagination. Really great post – I adore the photos too! Maybe we should all have our own rug boat 🙂
Sorry I keep missing your Linky but I’m here with news of new photography projects 🙂
I just read it. Fantastic. Photo projects are the best and so are your photos. So glad you linked up thank you!!! Yes definitely definitely everyone needs their own rug boat.
That looks like great fun. I must admit I am missing Curious George since we cancelled Sky, I really liked him! Your children are beautiful and I love seeing them grow, especially missy moo as I look forward to my little one doing the things she does. You give me great inspiration and ideas for family fun!
Ahhh thanks hunny thats a sweet thing to say. Oh boo about curious george. There is a ton of them on youtube though. Watch them. 😉
This is so lovely 🙂 We often have sofa boats in our house!
Oh that’s a good one too. I don’t know where Buba thought of it but it was cute and my fave part was him thinking MM would fall out so got more pillows. hahaha
This is very cute and so pleased they had a lovely time. Loving the bed head too!! #sharewithme
Hahaha Bed head, No matter how short I cut his hair I can never contain it. It’s a mess 24/7
Ash says – Me and Lucas like to do this sometimes and we just have a HUGE snuggle although we love you calling it Rug Boat xx
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Well Lucas and Ash, Buba came up with the rug boat name all by himself when Mommy asked him what he was doing to her home decor throw rug! lol He is ever so creative.
Little ones can be so creative. Making boats with rugs, trains with cardboard boxes… just give them a few cushions and blankets and they can create their own little worlds for hours. x Mel
Good point. Great idea too cardboard boxes. I remember doing that myself as kids.
That smile is heartwarming and what an interesting thing to do for siblings to bond 🙂 I agree , these moments are most precious DVD never to be taken for granted 🙂 happy Easter xx
Ah child-led play is the best! Gorgeous photos as usual 🙂
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Thank you hun, they are so fun and playful together. I love just watching them from a distance together and seeing them bond and interact.