Do you do these at the dinner table with the kids? We recently started, and it's so fascinating to hear the kids' take on their highs and lows!
Their highs are sometimes the smallest things in the world... like my daughter said the other day that her high was petting her friend's dog. Now when she's petting a dog, I let her take her time... since it's the best part of her day and all!
Do you do Highs and Lows? And while we're at it - what were your highs and lows today?
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
Here are mine (from yesterday since it's 6 am here):
HIGH: My dad had a fall and he's still recovering both physically and mentally. He hasn't been able to recognize who I am lately... but I put on a Yankees cap and asked him if he knew what it was, and he said, "Yankees!" We both got into the Yankees over the last 10 years or so, and it made me happy that he could remember at least a part of that.
LOW: There was a snafu at work and one of my worst fears came true. I was able to fix it pretty quickly and there was no lasting damage, but I got really upset over it. I thought I had more control over my emotions than that...
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
We don't always, but sometimes I'll ask LO. He didn't get highs and lows so I just ask his best and worst parts. It's always interesting to hear!
It's a little after lunch time, so I'll check in later with my high/low.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
So interesting! Sometimes we def need to step back and look through the world through our children's eyes!
High - Got clearance boots and snow bib for DD
Low - Feverish and still at work...
pineapple / 12234 posts
We use to do it as part of our bedtime routine but I didn't like ending the day with thinking about the lows. Maybe we'll do it at dinner time from now on!
pomelo / 5866 posts
Awww so sweet. My LO loves dogs like crazy too. I've always wanted to start a similar conversation: Roses, Buds and Thorns. Rose-something good, Thorn-something difficult, Bud- something that has potential...the start of something to become awesome!
My high is that I went on a surprise beach and reading date with DH this morning. My low was possible car trouble with our main car again and we are sharing our second car with my sister so this may be tricky.
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
@808love: Wow, interesting!! I love the idea of expanding highs and lows... but wonder if my kids will understand the idea of a bud. Do you have any examples of buds that I mention to the kids?
pomelo / 5866 posts
@mrbee: A bud would be like.... today I met a new friend named Ella, maybe I will become very friendly and make friends in the park too and have lots of friends. Or maybe Ella and I might play with dogs one day.
Another bud is today I played a game on the Ipad and maybe tomorrow I might get to the next level.
Or a bud is today I made cookies with mommy and maybe tomorrow I can share some with the neighbors or have some for breakfast.
Or today I got a dollar from grandma. Maybe I will save it up and buy a special toy that I've been wanting.
pomegranate / 3375 posts
I tried this with LO, and she said the best part of her day was "Play dough" ... we didn't even do play dough that day! 
I will try when she's older!
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
@808love: Love it! My kids are already used to the Highs and Lows lingo, so maybe we will call this a Maybe. So the kids can share a High, a Low and a Maybe.
I think the kids will really enjoy this - plus it's a great way to help them learn to think positively! Thank you!!
pomelo / 5866 posts
@mrbee: Oh good! And I'm glad to hear your dad is remembering things...must be hard to see him go through this stuff!
@littlejoy: Haha! Cute! Playdough IS a highlight that kind of just lingers with you for days.... 
@snowjewelz: I'm always excited about snow gear deals. They grow so fast!! Hope you feel better, you are a trooper!
pomelo / 5258 posts
I've tried this with LO but whenever I ask her the best part of her day she tells me who hit/shoved/bit her at daycare - even if the stories are months old.
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