unscheduled time. regardless, it gives me a more focused approach in deciding whether an activity is something we decided to set aside time for.
if possible, i look for activities that fulfill several needs. theater has been one area that has fallen into this category. for my quieter child, it has provided a chance for public speaking and self-confidence. for my more rambunctious child, it has been more of an outlet. for both, it provides time with friends and opportunity working as a team.
is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or can it easily be recreated another time? many times i have jumped at an activity because i knew it was now or 