Parent Saver Tip #1

Anticipation Deflation

As much as we parents love to see the look of anticipation and excitement on our little lambs faces when we reveal a planned trip to a special someplace- do resist. I repeat, RESIST. Unless you are heading out the door, or are already in the car en route,  things like

 " I'm thinking to take you guys to the library", or 

" How about we take a ride to Grandma's?", or

 " This weekend we're going to  splash park wonderland!"

are not a good idea.

Unless, like I said, you're actually on the way.

 Because the children will not care if an earthquake ensues. Once it all dies down, they will bat their eyes and say 

 " I thought you said we were going to _____ ( fill in the blank). "

Then try explaining that "things happen" to 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Go ahead, do it.