For the Kiddos

I have come to learn that my kids are the answer in this crazy time.

So, it is true.This time has taken us by surprise. For the introvert this may be the best thing ever, others are hiding in panic (fear?). For people like me, who love to kiss and hug everyone, it has been sooo hard! For others who are afraid of change, they are holding onto the thought of getting back to their “normal life” when this is over. For those who are screaming for change and have strong adaptability, this is their opportunity to “start all over”. And at the end I totally believe that it is our choice and free will to either live or just survive a new day.

But what about our kids?! I have a 10, 9 and 3 year old. Their personality and behavior have so many ups and downs. You see, they have a stronger adaptability than us adults. Let’s take my 10 year old little miss perfect smarty pants, who has found the time to be creative. She can be home no problem. She misses her friends but also understands that right now something is going on out there, and is handling it like a champ!. My 9 year old dreamer, Lorena, had a Covid birthday which was a bummer as we had a big trip planned for her birthday. Again though, she took it the best way she could and enjoys what we have. Now, she is not as independent as the others and like any other child, wants attention. No! she screams attention.

Between you and I, it gets a little annoying sometimes. It's hard for them to understand that we also have things to do that doesn't include playing all day long. Anyone with young kids knows the feeling! At the end of the day, though, the fact that we are all together in this helps to have a liiiiittle more patience (and of course lots of Balance essential oil).

For the baby - okay, this is a good one. He also had a Covid birthday. He turned 3 and he has been in "quarantine" for 4 months of his life. This sadly means already 10% of his life he has been locked in. If we start counting since the time he actually pays attention, that means he is starting to know his life as it is right now. Fear in the streets, wearing a mask (side note: I thought it was going to be impossible for him to keep it on but surprisingly it is now as normal as putting his shirt on for him. Now the question is, where in our head are we right now? Holding it to the past, living the present or waiting for the future… I say let us release and learn from them, the children, they are right now our best teachers.

What do we know now? The only answer is to take this “virus” down, by building up our immune system to be as strong as it can be; eating healthy, proper sleep, exercising and of course, we can totally utilize this great resource we have.

For the kids, we not only feed them healthy but we make sure to fill the nutritional gaps by taking their A2Z vitamins, Omegas and their PB Jr. (probiotics). If we go out (once a week we take them out to eat) we make sure they have OnGuard (insert trademark) on their feet, and our OnGuard (insert trademark) Hand Sanitizer is in every bag we have. Also taking care of their emotions is crucial! We use the doTERRA's kid's line and it is INCREDIBLE!! We put some Strong on their back, Steady over their heart and Frankincense on their forehead. This allows them to be open to these changes and ready for what is to come, while maintaining their child-like spirit and joy for life. At nighttime they can sleep deeply with Serenity and Breathe in the diffuser. For Lorena we use Deep Blue rub, Serenity and Lemongrass for her growing pain and works like a charm!!! Taking care of their physical bodies and emotions make us feel ready and confident that whatever comes, they are as ready as can be for them to fight everything that will try to take them down, physically, emotionally and spiritually. After all, the kids are the answer, right?! They deserve our very best!