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Hello, this is Yasui, a solo entrepreneur managing a company specializing in the inspection of high-pressure gas equipment.
This weekend was a three-day holiday according to the calendar.
How did you spend it?
Did you get a chance to relax?
For those who celebrated their Coming-of-Age Day, I’m sure you had an amazing time, but let’s prepare ourselves physically for the workweek ahead.
As we age, I often hear people say they rarely feel in top condition or that it takes longer to recover.
For me, staying out late after a night out leaves me battling sleepiness the next day. With my 40s approaching, I feel the need to prepare myself mentally and physically for what’s ahead…
During this long holiday, my wife was busy working as a kimono dresser for Coming-of-Age ceremonies, which left me in charge of the household.
Since I don’t always have weekends off due to work, there are times I need to rely on others, but I make an effort to prioritize my work while trying to keep myself available for family responsibilities as much as possible.
Recently, my kids and I have been enjoying a jump rope boom in our household.
We do five-minute jump rope sessions to music, which works the calves and the front thighs and really gets the heart rate up. It’s tougher than it sounds!
We mix it up by playing one or two three-minute songs, jumping along to the beat. We also bought a long jump rope for two or three people, which we use on weekends to play together.
Today, we made “mochi pizza” for lunch, using the mochi from Kagami Biraki.
We made three pizzas, one at a time, and gradually had the kids help more with each one.
In our household, it seems like the opportunities for our kids to do things themselves are somewhat limited, either because of safety concerns or because it takes less time for the parents to do it.
Saying things like, "Stop, that’s dangerous, you’ll break it," has likely dampened their curiosity.
When children express a desire to help but are constantly met with such warnings, it’s only natural for them to think, "It’s better to just play games or watch TV."
If every time they speak up, they’re met with criticism or scolding, they’ll eventually stop talking.
It’s the same principle.
I want to stop doing this.
I want to enjoy doing things with my kids and share in their joy when they succeed at something.
Even if they fail, I want to let them try until they ask for help.
I want to teach them the logic behind things.
(Of course, this might just be my parental ego, haha.)
There’s a special happiness in witnessing your child’s face light up with pride when they accomplish something you’ve asked them to do.
As time goes by, they’ll gain more independence, and I’ll have fewer opportunities to see those radiant expressions as their parent in the front-row seat.
I’m not someone who can teach them everything they need to know, but at least I can try to spend fun and happy moments with them during their childhood.
I find satisfaction in those moments, and I’d like to believe my kids enjoy them too.
Eating delicious food, playing to the fullest—these are experiences that require physical strength.
I hope to remain an energetic adult who can keep up with my kids for years to come.
Today’s Quote:
"By cherishing the time spent with those who are here right now, we can find happiness."
See you next time!
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