Sunday, April 04, 2010

Can Dads Do Picnics Too?

By Lauren McNeal

So, you think you're the only one capable of organizing events for the family? Why don't you give your husband the responsibility of putting together the picnic the kids have been going on about for the past two weeks?

Dads, if you're reading this, it means you've been allocated the task of picnic organizer. You're not too sure where to start? Cheat! Why not have a get together with the kids and ask them what they think. Make a note of their ideas and try to think about how you can make this a reality.

Interestingly recent surveys have shown that dads are spending much more time with their kids. Most dads tend to be more active than mothers so why not think about some games that you can enjoy with your kids. Sack races and bat and ball games are good ideas. If you are friends with other dads why not go that extra mile and coordinate a mass picnic get together. With each family being responsible for their own food you can put together fantastic team games. If you are the nature loving type why don't you get a nature trail designed to keep all the kids entertained, make the most of the good weather and get outdoors.

Try to put together a rough time line of when things are going to be done, but don't turn it into an army operation, you are not at work so let go a little!

Dads can do picnics providing they learn to leave their work at the office. Don't take business calls when you are spending time with your friends and family, you need to ensure that you dedicate time to them as well as your business partners.

If the final is on and your tempted to take a portable television or radio with you, don't, you can watch the replays when you get home. It's important that you take the essential time to be involved in your kid's lives.

If you're not sure about what best regarding the food, ask your wife for advice, but do your best to prepare the food yourself. Pick things that are easily put together and are fun for the kids to eat.

Don't leave all of the tidying up and washing up for your wife; make sure that you play an active role throughout the picnic. Bringing black bin liners and investing in some proper picnic Tupperware will show that you have had some forward thinking.

If you do a bit of photography as a hobby, a picnic is the perfect opportunity to take a few action shots of the family to work on when you get back home. These photos will be great editions to albums or even as a Christmas present for the kid's grandparents.

Dads are more than capable of organizing great picnics for the family, providing they make sure that once they are there they relax and enjoy yourself, remember your kids wont be young forever and nor will you, so make the most of it!

Lauren McNeal invites you to take a look at the latest picnic baskets offered at Epicnicbasket.com. Specialists in picnic backpacks, picnic supplies and outdoor gifts, you're sure to find something to your liking.

Here is another good post about picnics Picnics: Cold Sandwiches or Barbeque Meats: Which is Best?

1 comment:

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