Writing Prompt: Post a vlog that shows you playing with your kids.
Making this vlog was fun! I know a majority of us are not video watchers, but dude. It’s only like 40 seconds long…it would take you more time to read a post than it would to watch this video. You’ll like it…but don’t tell me if you don’t:
And for those of you who can’t watch…here’s what you missed:
Now it’s your turn!
Choose a prompt, post it on your blog, and come back and sign Mr. Linky. Be sure to sign up with the actual post URL and not just your basic blog URL (click on the title of your post for that URL). For good comment karma try to comment on the three blogs above your name!!
The Prompts:
1.) It was a bad burn. Tell about the worst sunburn you ever received. How did that happen!?!
2.) Write a poem for your furry friend.
3.) Describe a memorable camping trip.
4.) It happened on a motorcycle.
5.) Post a vlog that shows you playing with your kids.
Erin says
Aww you play so nice with them!
I could never leave the video camera around…they wouldn’t be able to leave it alone, one would grab it, the other would scream because he didn’t grab it first, a fight would ensue with some grabbing and pinching and biting and before you know it, the camera would be thrown to the ground and then….no more video.
MarytheKay says
Your vlog just warmed my heart. If only all parents were their kids’ BFFs… Seriously? You make me LAUGH. Me think you so clever. But nevah with cleaver, then Ida leave-a.
Heather says
I wish I could watch it, because I have dial-up 43 seconds of video takes 43 minutes to download. I’m sure it would have been fun.
Mama Kat says
I could never go back to dial up…and the video definitely is not worth waiting for 43 minutes. Don’t watch it!
alexis says
you are like an advertisement for perfect mothering.
Mama Kat says
It’s really hard being this perfect. I set a super high standard for mothers around the world.
Kimmy says
LOL!! You crack me up! :D I can always count on you to make me laugh or put a smile on my face with your videos!
{Not Quite} Susie Homemaker says
Alright, your vlog made me literally LOL. Also, I’m super excited because this was my first time participating! I’m definitely going to check out the three blogs above me.. but tomorrow (Thurs) morning. It’s after midnight here. :)
Mama Kat says
Yay! Glad you’re playing along this week. :)
witchycrazymommy says
Absolutely loved it!
dumb mom says
Dammit. I thought I was your best friend. Never played play-doh with me or let me wrap my legs around your waist while you toss me around in shear enjoyment. And don’t give me any crap about me being to big. You’re so taller. I’m heavier, but taller means bigger as far as I’m concerned and I think you could do it. If you even wanted to.
Mama Kat says
In Philly Amanda…it’s you and me babe.
Lindsay {Designer Wife} says
I absolutely LOVE this! The vlog was just too cute and funny :)
Hmmm… picking my prompt now!
Happy Thursday,
Linds
Jen says
How awesome is it that your bff’s live right in your house with you. I want that.
Diva (in Demand) says
awwwwww….how very cool! LOVE IT!!!!!
Sheri says
First time participating!
Los says
so cute! On a side note, where’s Alice (Brady Bunch reference …)?
Mama Kat says
I didn’t catch the AB reference…but Alice would be welcome with open arms for SURE!
dusty earth mother says
I love that your kids are used to being videotaped and didn’t blink an eye. What a good (and funny) Mom you are!
Christie@MommyDrinksBecauseYouCry says
First, Your children are adorable.
Second, I’m the same way…and I never stage shots either. And my children think I’m perfect and not once has my toddler ever screamed when I was the one to get her when she woke up in the morning,and certainly it doesn’t happen EVERY FREAKING MORNING.
No both my girls loves me most cuz I’m the fun one. And I never hear “I want Daddy to play with me instead.” Nope, never!
Mama Kat says
Nope! Not here either…no drinking multiple glasses of wine to relax a frazzled mother at the end of the day HERE! Not happening.
Heather @ Domestic Disaster says
Hah! Loved the video. I’m reading Played w/ FIre right now too. We should start a book club. (Or not.)
Mama Kat says
I just started it! Are you on goodreads.com? It’s like facebook for book nerds. I love it.
Tina @ Life Without Pink says
This was super cute! You are such a fun mom :)
CDG says
It’s super awesome how you’re BFFs and play naturally and perfectly all the time with the video camera running! With narration!
Maybe I’ll reconsider Parenting Through Benign Neglect, which has been my method of choice… It definitely doesn’t Vlog as well.
Mama Kat says
It’s just another day at home right?
liz says
Loved it! And loved the fact that you pointed out that no part of it is staged.
Lois H. says
Hi! Loved the vlog, although I’m not brave enough to do one yet myself.
This is my first time participating in your Writer’s Workshop, although I have been lurking for a few weeks, reading the prompts.
So glad to join the fun!
Melissa B. says
Looks like the person who linked up before moi is a cat person, too?
An Acquired Taste
Stacey says
My kids would stare directly into the camera and clam up completely…then my youngest would probably destroy the camera too!
Loved it :)
Mama Kat says
Oh yes, I have to keep my camera very far from the clutches of these little ones!
julia says
cute video!! the video i posted is a bit different, but it’s something we do all the time together.
Dominique @Dominique's Desk says
That’s a really cool Vlog. I haven’t tried doing one with the kids as yet but may be game for it during the upcoming holidays.
gaelikaa says
What a nice video. I think playing with the kids is one of the duties of a parent and we have to make time for it. We often neglect them in the name of looking after them. Sad, isn’t it?
Angelia Sims says
BFF 4-ever!
Too funny and cute. You should audition for that reality TV show they are asking for mom bloggers. You’d be perfect. :-) It’s on Facebook, have you seen it?
I loved this week, because I got to talk about my darling puppy who I’ve had for one month (seems longer – I think puppy/potty training time is triple normal time). She is my little furry ewok/gremlin/chewbacca doll! I wasn’t a small dog fan until her. Brownie Poo!
Mama Kat says
Yes I’ve seen that! I just can’t handle the competition…I hate losing.
Not to mention I’m pretty sure Pat would kill me.
ethnically ambiguous says
Alas I can’t watch the video at work but i’ll check it out at home. thanks again for another great list of prompts.
Raine says
Thats wicked cute! I was gonna do that prompt but then I remembered that I don’t play with my kid. Never thought of staging it ;)
Mama Kat says
It’s all about thinking outside the box! ;)
Kmama says
I literally laughed out loud. when I read your prompts for this week, I saw that one and just shook my head. Playing with my kids at home is never “forced” or “rehearsed” either. LOL
I host my own meme on Thursdays, but one of these weeks I’ll get my act together and do a prompt of yours on Wednesday and link up. Promise.
Joanna says
So cute! I’m participating for the first time today, I’ve been too much of a chicken before!
Rachel B says
Cute! I dont have kids yet so I, of course, chose a different prompt! :-)
Kathy says
I’m participating for the first time – fun!
Shell says
Awwwww! I wanted to see the part where you interrupted thier coloring time though. Wonder if it was like mine yesterday kid= “Mom, you are a dork.” me=”What? Go to your room then if I’m so dorky.”
Mungee's Ma says
Love the video! I don’t usually watch vlogs because I’m on the computer during naptime and I worry that the slightest noise will wake Mungee. I took a risk this time though :)
I’m all linked up with another one of my fabulous poems. Hope you enjoy!
Amy says
I’ve never done a vlog and was very tempted to do one. I always enjoy yours.
The photos are adorable and your kids are so thrilled with your playing.
Mrs. Mullenix says
Its really cute to see you playing with your kids…or your kids playing with you (however you look at it). You seem to have a really fun relationship with them! It’s cute!
KLZ says
I’m not normally a video watcher but you got me. I’m glad you did. That was hilarious. Highly enjoyable.
Imperfect Momma says
Aww….that was so sweet it brought a tear to my eye (no Im not being facetious…wait. How do you spell that word?)
Jennifer says
Very sweet. And great job with the editing. That is one of the things turning me off from the whole vlogging thing. How do you do such a good job with it?
S Club Mama says
That’s so cute! I love that you were reading The Girl that Played with Fire to Kainoa. Do you seriously read whatever you’re reading to your kids? Because I do.
Forest Rose says
This was great fun…I would do a vlog but everytime I get the video camera out the girls just want to see what I’m seeing therefore I record the furniture!
Joy says
HA that is hillarious, so is that book good i have seen some chatter about it
Nenette says
Love the prompts… finally participating!
I love doing vlogs, which doesn’t explain why I haven’t done one in a while or for this workshop. :\
angie says
Aw. How sweet. BFF’s.
Kelly Deneen says
How fun!!! :)
I wish my new camera had video. Shoot!
Booyah's Momma says
What a refreshing vlog. Loved it. So many parents these days are too caught up in raising their kids, yadda yadda. Really, all they need is a BFF. :)
Coma Girl says
Great job! Adorable kids!
Kimberly Anne says
laughING soO loud _ my favorite part is 0:33.. where you are like…. What!?!?
Rachel @ Fit Fun and Fabulous says
Oh so cute!!!
Poppy says
It may be 40 seconds, but my kid made me watch it 40 times and now she thinks I’m going to bake her cookies.
Fun Vlog
one cluttered brain says
Aww. That is the sweetest thing.
I love playing with my kids to.
We always have a ball when i do. :)
Pamela says
It’s the idea that you’re reading to them, not the type of book, of course!
subWOW says
Am I a loser for not being able to get over how clean your house looks? I cannot focus on anything else… ;-)
subWOW says
Now I am over the initial fascination, I’m STILL LOL @ your choice of the book for your kids.
Emmy says
I know you are a great mom but I kept waiting for some sarcasm or funny remark as that is often the way you roll. Very cute though and your girls are lucky.
Livy says
Thanks for the writing prompts. It was really fun. I may die of embarrassment for the story I shared, but oh well.
Ms Dreamer says
Can’t wait to get home to see the vid! Linking up for the first time with you, Mama Kat, and thanks for letting me play along!
Ms D
Lindy Leigh says
That was very cute and clever :) and adorable and did I say cute?
Daenel says
This is sooooo sweet! I heart this video of you and the kids.
Kelly says
That was just ridiculously cute….
stephanie says
you’ve inspired me.
so now, i must get off the computer, clean the house, take a shower, dress my kids and then i can videotape myself playing with them in our utopian world.
these will be the memories they’ll never forget. :)
MisSarahLou says
Too cute!! I’ll have to come back when I can watch the actual video!
undomestic says
Your kids are soo cute! :) Enjoyed your prompts this week.. Chose prompt no 1 – might come back for another one! :)
Melissa says
Your video is TOO funny! Y’all are adorable!
Bree says
I loved watching you play with your kids. I play with my baby now but of course getting a laugh out of him is a bit harder! :-) I can’t wait until he is old enough to chase up and down the hallway.
Shelley says
Haha, love the video! I couldn’t tell if you were being sarcastic or not but I thought it was funny and sweet!
Cori says
Wahooo entry #100, I should get a prize or something ;)
Cute vlog! I also loved how you included pics for people who weren’t able to watch! That is great!! I’ll have to remember that!
BelovedAimee says
;)
Jenny says
That was cute…Love the book your reading ;)
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
Mama Kat, I haven’t had the leisure to enjoy reading other blogs for a while (except my daily SITS visit), but I wanted to be sure to come by, say “Hi” and say how thrilled I was to see that you joined the SITS Girls! I’ve really enjoyed getting personal responses to daily comments. You’ve made such a huge impact already! Warmest wishes, Jenn
Tylaine says
You are hillarious Mama Kat! You guys are so adorable and your girls are just gorgeous…well look at their mama :)
Andree says
Loved that vid!
Have just posted my 1st participation post; trying to improve my writing skills, and it’s a neat way for me to discover some new blogs too!
thanks!
Michelle says
How fun! Your kids are beautiful. I so enjoy reading (and watching) your blog. Thanks for making me smile! Peace. ;)
bobbie @ mymamaruns says
I finally did it…a bunch of first…first vlog, first Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop and 1st all girl family camping trip! So much fun…loved your vlog…as usual
Megan says
LOL Love the video! I could tell that it definitely wasn’t staged! ;0)
Kristy says
Very cool. Say, you have a nice place.
Momma says
You are the bestest mom ever. Lets hang out.
Lucy says
I didn’t think I was going to make it to class this week, but here I am! Great video. I posted one too. Our kids are going to love looking back on these some day…and so will we :)
Melva says
Love it. Now I want to that….LOL..I’m going to try and do this every week since I’ve paid attention and finally figured this out…..thanks for the inspiration– I too love playing with my kiddo…but he’s 16….sooooo those days are gone….well we do hang out together sometimes.LOL
Lucy @ lucille in the sky says
p.s. you have my favorite vlogs of all time :) keep up the great work
C.Mom says
Love it! I am not sure that my daughter would play along… she would want to be the star of the show. :)
Heather says
Cute video! And kidlet BFF’s are the.best.ever. Today I’ve finally taken the plunge and took part in your workshop!
Bethany says
Haha, I love it! How dare you interrupt the girls coloring! ;)
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
Now this is precious! Glad you take time to play with your kids like this. I liked this video. Hope you can always maintain that closeness with your kids!
Trippin' Mama says
Can I be your best friend forever, too? :)
Cheryl says
Hi Mama Kat. Great vlog! This is my first time with your writing prompts. It brought back some real hard memories for me. The exercise helped me remember what it’s like to be little and scared and hurting. I think I want my daddy now.
If you have the time to read my post, please let me know what you think of it.
Tracy P. says
But you forgot to mention that the play dough was homemade! Because obviously you let them help you make it, right? Right????
Sincerely,
The mom who never let her kids play with play dough
Samantha says
Awww so cute! I love your writing prompts, first time I’ve gotten up the nerve to actually use one haha! Thanks for the inspiration!
Suzanne says
I have a sitter right now playing with my kids. I just saw this video and I am rolling around Panera laughing hysterically to your post…hilarious!
Gayle says
This was so cute! if I had a video camera I would video me playing with my troop too:D
blogfrog and SITS girl
Shelley says
I’m handing in my assignment late. Work :( I know, no excuses… I hope you enjoy my post, though. This time I chose the camping prompt. I haven’t been able to work up to vlogging, yet.
Eileen says
God I love your sarcasm! :-D
kisatrtle says
you always make me laugh. Can’t wait to hear the comments you get on this one. You know youtubers aren’t going to get the sarcasm…