For the record, I’m not an early morning riser. I tend more towards late night owl. Since having kids though, I have been thrust into those early morning hours with morning feeds. I found it’s actually a terrific time of day to get things done and start my day off on the right foot. So since then, I have been tending more towards morning.
Mr J does too. I’m not sure how he has the internal sensor that tells him I am awake. The moment my eyelids even look like they might flutter open, he’s right next to me. I relish the early morning cuddles as he crawls into bed to whisper to me. In the interest of letting dad sleep (who remains a night owl), we get up and get dressed quietly and make our way towards the kitchen.
This is where the magic happens. Mr J gets my undivided attention and we celebrate with a date. Typically, he chatters my ear off about all things and I try to keep it quiet enough that Dad can still sleep. His little sister has started towards the early morning life too, so now I have two little magpies to keep entertained.
Here’s a couple of activities that we typically do together as “dates” that you can try too for your early morning bird!
Early Morning Mother & Son Dates
Donut Date
On the very early weekend mornings, we silently sneak out of the house to go and visit our local coffee store. We sit with a donut or two and talk about what is happening for the next week. I usually learn a lot of how Mr J is thinking and feeling. He in turn loves it because he gets to choose anything he wants on the menu (except coffee, of course!)
Cereal Date
On weekday mornings, we head to the kitchen for a bowl of cereal and conversation. One of our favourites is Rice Krispies. The snap, crackle, and pop sounds of Rice Krispies when milk is added is not only nostalgic for me, it also makes Mr J smile when his cereal talks to him.
Rice Krispies Original Cereal is made with the goodness of a simple grain and no artificial colours or flavours, making it a fun part of a nutritional breakfast. Rice Krispies cereal is fat free and provides a source of 8 essential nutrients, including Vitamin D. I love it because it is so simple – just add milk and a few berries.
Dessert for Later Date
If we are feeling very adventurous (or it is REALLY early), we make a dessert for dinner that evening. Head over to our Pinterest board of Sweet Stuff for a little inspiration. The key to this one is to lay the ingredients out ahead the night before to ensure you don’t bang all the drawers and cupboards. Sshhh!
Crispy Craft
Items Needed- Rice Krispies, glue, colouring book page
Grab your favourite colouring book or print off a colouring sheet from the Internet. Add a little glue and this craft is a cinch. Add Rice Krispies around your favourite drawing to make your very own Crispy Craft. (Note: use non-toxic glue if your child will eat the Krispies straight off the page – I know mine do).
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a passionate recreation coordinator by day, crazy farm mama of two by night. i live outdoors: growing my own food, camping and hiking with my border collie with two active kids in tow. when I’m not writing, I’m experimenting with recipes, and crafts – or anything else that might keep the monkeys entertained.
great idea for those really early morning wake ups!
I don’t have a son, but I have a new grandson that is living with us. Our early morning date is that after his mom feeds him, I get to play with him until either he wants to nap or his mom gets up! Its a lovely special time that I cherish!
No sons but my girls love rice crispies first thing in the morning
I don’t have a son but my girls loved going to the monster truck show.
my son thinks dinner at mcdonalds and then catching a movie is the perfect mom and son date
going out for a nice meal together,and a movie ,that both of use would enjoy 😉
Going to Arby’s for a bite to eat and the going to see the Monster Trucks.
We love to snuggle under a blanket and watch her favorite show…or make Rice Krispie squares … We always have some on the go …
dinner and a great movie my son would enjoy
A Day at the beach!
I think the perfect mother and son dates are definetly included in your ideas with mr J. I’m kind of at a loss because from my perspective literally anything is perfect. Lucky mommys out there! <3
My perfect mother and son date is heading to the library followed by an ice cream.
having donairs and a movie after
I have 5 sons! Perfect mom-son date is out for dinner, a trip to Chapters and then a movie 🙂
going to a movie together
Going to the mall purchasing new clothes and video games
My mom used to take me to Dairy Queen as a kid on our mom and son time!
Going to the beach for the day and getting ice cream!
I don’t have a son but going fishing and having a picnic lunch would be a great mother/son date.
I love going fishing for a mother/son date. It gives us lots of time to talk.
Watching a movie.
Going to Ihop for pancakes!
Going to a hockey game. It’s always fun and we get to chat during intermission.
I have 3 boys so just some alone time with some talking is the perfect mother son date for me! 🙂
The perfect mom and son date would be going to play paintball, then go have pizza and head to a movie.
Only a daughter, but my grandson is always having the weekends sleep overs at Nana’s! I love it when he wakes up & runs down to see what Nana has cooking or made for him in the morning. I always have a spread of a few items out for him to have a little of this & that! Nice to have a choice each day!
It would have to be going for breakfast and then playing Lazer tag
no son, but i do have a niece who loves her cereal in the morning! We would eat cereal then have some fun outside! that would be the perfect day
playing video games
Our perfect date would be a picnic by the lake! We love outdoors!
My perfect mom and son date is a trip to the movies! He love the popcorn and I’m a candy gal 🙂
A nice dinner out together.
I love going to the movies with my son and also making a big breakfast together every weekend,
A good mother son date would be to go out geocaching! Fun for all ages.
I don’t have a son but I do have a nephew. My favourite moment is when we walk to the park holding hands.
For my 2 yr old and I it is a trip to the park 🙂
My son loves when we go to Tim’s and we have donught and hot chocolate. We laugh and talk ! So much fun
My son loves when we go to Tim’s and we have donught and hot chocolate. We laugh and talk ! So much fun
A day at the beach playing with sand
at the fair 😀 games , rides and fun!
My son loves when we go to Tim’s and we have doughnut
Going to the amusement park and trying to win toys
I don’t have a son or grandson but think the perfect “date” would be hotdogs and a hockey game
It would be really fun to have a movie and lunch date
A day spent inside the pillow fort watching our favourite shows, followed by plenty of ice cream.