Tonight At The Ballgame: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Adulting is exhausting no matter how we play it. Between work, appointments and laundry piles we’re constantly running on low battery. You know who else needs a break? The kids.

They may not be balancing spreadsheets or sitting in traffic, but they are consistently dealing with school stress, routines, growing up and trying to keep up with our fast-paced lives. Let’s talk about why pressing pause and making room for fun is one of the best things you can do - for them and you.

Take Them Out to the Ballgame

Whether it’s a baseball game, arcade night, local museum or a simple ice cream date - experiences stick. They’re more than just outings; they are core memories in the making.

Your child might not remember what they had for dinner last Tuesday, but they will remember that time you skipped work to cheer in the stands, high-five after a home run, get a glove signed or share a bag of overpriced popcorn (or even better - $1 hotdog Tuesday's at the stadium). That’s the stuff that lives in their hearts forever.

Kids Feel the Stress Too - Even If They Don’t Say It

Just like us, kids feel overwhelmed. School, spelling tests, extra-curricular activities, peer pressure, chores.... it all adds up. When they see us constantly on-the-go or always saying "maybe later"- they start to believe that they’re not as important as our obligations.

Taking time OFF to focus ON them says, “You matter. Right now, nothing else is more important.”  That kind of love? It’s a game-changer (BFF status commenced). People always ask me how (or why) we're always out at events and it all comes down to one very important detail: priority.

People Will Judge You - Give Them The Gossip

Let’s be real. Someone’s always going to have something to say like:

“You skipped work for a baseball game?” “Must be nice to take random days off.” “Shouldn’t you be doing something productive?”

Ignore it all.

You’re not raising your kids for other people’s approval - and even when you do everything right, someone will always have a negative to add. With these kinds of experience, you’re building connection, trust and memories that nobody else gets to define. Prioritizing your children’s joy over someone else’s opinion is one of the boldest, most beautiful things you can do. Be unapologetic about it.

These Days Are Short - Let’s Make Them Count

Childhood doesn’t last forever. The little hand-holding, the "watch this!" moments, the cuddles - new flash: they have an expiration date and no job title or packed planner is worth missing those moments for. Even as a single mom, enrolled in full-time studies, working your 9-5 or simply just trying to survive - find the time to celebrate them.

Even a single day of pure, undistracted joy can mean the world to your child. You don't need a fancy vacation - just know that showing up with a full heart is more than enough and the things they will brag about for a lifetime.

It’s Not Just for Them, You Need It Too

Taking a break doesn’t mean falling behind — it means refueling. Being present in the moment, laughing until your stomach hurts, letting go of your "serious adult" hat for a day? It reminds you what life is really about.

You come back lighter, recharged, and more connected. And that’s a win for everyone.

Make Memories - Not Just Money

At the end of the day, your kids won’t remember how much overtime you put in. They’ll remember the time you danced in the rain, wore matching jerseys to a game, or stayed up way too late watching old cartoons.

So call in, clock out and say YES to the silly, wild and joy-filled stuff - because they deserve it (and so do you). Go make it happen. The dishes, deadlines and opinions can wait.

xo,

Rae