The Gift of Friendship.. ..getting wet and having fun!

Byljanning@dukemanorfarm.com

I wonder what you will think in 20 years when you look back on this day…

Will you remember how we went to my favorite place, “The Shoals,” when your family came to visit me over that summer?
Will you remember how scared you were to go into that murky water  because you couldn’t see anything on the bottom, but you were okay when I told you it was only like that because of all the rain that we were having?
Will you remember how cold the water was when we first put our feet in and you said that you didn’t want to go in, but somehow I convinced you that it would warm up ?
Will you remember how fast the water was rushing by us and how hard it was to hear each other although we could hear the laughter and giggles and we saw the smiles on each other’s faces especially when you fell in?
Will you remember the pact that we made if we thought we needed each other…I promised to grab your hand and you would grab mine?
Will you remember how safe we both felt taking risks in those rapids knowing that we were right there to support each other if we felt scared or unsure of what to do ?

 Will you remember having the best time of our lives that day?

My son’s recollection of his childhood friend doesn’t differ much from the friendships that transpired between Winnie the Pooh, a boy named Christopher Robbin, a rabbit and other treasured friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. 
The bond of friendship. The gift of problem solving. The sense of adventure.  Being there to lend a helping hand, even if it meant being stuck in a hole for a week.  Those same principles that I remember from my childhood friends are the same principles now being instilled in my children’s relationships.
Now we can watch this timeless classic together or with friends. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh will be available for the first time on Blu-ray Combo Pack and HD Digital on August 27th .
Watching Winnie The Pooh with my children helps to solidify the importance of those friendships and how meaningful they are and will become, just like they were to Winnie the Pooh and his friends…. and that day at the Shoals….even in that cold water.  To learn more about release of this adventurous and timeless film, hop on over to their website or Facebook page.
Now, to enter for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card and a Winnie The Pooh Blu-ray Combo Pack, share with us the importance of friendship, imagination and adventure in your child’s life…

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
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This sweepstakes runs from 8/1/2013 – 9/3/2013
Be sure to visit the Winnie The Pooh brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

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  1. Well, you know with my grandkids I HAVE to enter this one. I have a little Winnie-The-Pooh boy that would just love that set. I know #1 never wins but -oh-well….lol
    I used to play like that with my cousins in the water below the waterfalls on their farm. We loved the Spring rains when the waters ran fast and we would stand under the falls and get sprayed. Those are memories your little ones will NEVER forget- Hope you have a great day, Laura.

  5. Oh they look like they are having so much fun … I'm gonna share those pics with my hubby cause he's so frustrated that he doesn't see kids outside playing in our neighborhood and he's concerned that kids aren't doing kid things anymore. And those pics made me remember a stream with a small waterfall that my grandma used to take me to and how much I loved it, can't believe I forgot about that!

  8. Oh how much my boys loved Winnie The Poo. Childhood friendships are so very important and it makes my hear happy that the strongest friendship that my boys have is with each other. I pray that they continue that thru out their entire lives.

  10. Friendship, imagination and adventure are important for my children because they get to develop social skills and enjoy the fun of being a kid.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  13. It important because my children learn so much by playing together and with other kids, as well as by using their imaginations. This prepares them to be productive and happy adults.

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  15. Hi There! Happy Thursday! My son is 3 & 1/2 and everything is an adventure to him right now. Watching the excitement in his face when taking him to the beach for the first time & his laughter when he is sitting in the wet sand waiting for the water to reach his toes. It puts a smile to my face each time he is fascinated by a new experience.

  16. Imagination, friendships, and a sense of adventure can open up the whole world to children. I try to nurture them and allow them to follow the beat of their own drums.

  18. Beautiful post, Laura! Isn't it wonderful to see our children learning life's lessons and experiencing their joy!!! Absolutely love Pooh…..Roo is really my favorite!! Blessings….Ang

  21. Every kid needs a buddy. Someone to learn and play with. When I think back on my own childhood most of my memories involve my best girl friends. I know my son will have similar memories as he grows with his friends.

    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  25. friendship, imagination and adventure are important because you need to escape and explore in your mind it helps you grow and be creative and it makes life that more interesting and everything is better with a friend

    hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

  27. Imagination is important for creativity and growing through adventures, which plays into their imagination.
    Friendships and building relationships is a necessary skill for all ages

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  30. Friendship is important to have support in life and people to share the happy moments with and building relationships is important for careers. As for imagination? What would a grand adventure be without one? All are very important tools for a child to grow and prosper! 🙂

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

  34. I feel that the importance of friendship, imagination and adventure in my kids lifes help them to develope socially and emotionally.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  35. These things are all important in my children's live, because it gives them confidence, fun and helps them develop and learn about the world.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  36. Through friendship, children learn tolerance, compassion, and social interaction. Playing together inspires imagination, and that increases thinking power. So yes, it's all very important to a child's development.

  39. Friendships help kids develop better social skills, a sense of compassion and more depth to their life — and hopefully their future.

  42. I love Winnie the Pooh (still have one on my closet shelf that my boys know is "just Mommas")and the life lessons learned from this simple bear. I think friendship, imagination and adventure are so important to our children and need to be developed so they can grow and be confident and successful in adult society and have fun along the way.

  46. Friendship, imagination and adventure are impoart for my kids because they make life richer and happier.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  48. My daughter thrives from friendships. She learns the most by mimicking others actions. I love watching her gain skills by being creative and using her imagination.

  59. Imagination helps children become creative thinkers; friendship and adventure is an essential part of life

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  61. Friendship, imagination and adventure in your child’s life is important because it molds them to become who they are and teaches them love and acceptance.

  64. Friendship, imagination and adventure are so important in a child's life because they will use all of these things throughout their entire life!
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  72. I do not have kids but friendship is very important. When I was a kid I was always with my friends, and I had a big imagination!

    motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

  73. I think imagination is incredibly important and do whatever I can to encourage imagination through playtime.
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

  75. Imagination is so important to encourage it helps a child grow and be creative. I really think it helps them believe they can do anything. My kids and I have tea parties, and such are favorite is pretending to be a vet.

  85. Our middle daughter personifies friendship, imagination and adventure. She sees the good in almost everyone and is an artist.

    ky2here at msn dot com

  88. Friendship, adventure, and imagination are all important aspects in a children's life. They grow emotionally and mentally and it let's them be who they are and discover themselves. It gives them skills they will need in their adult lives. I love sitting and just watching my kids use their imaginations!

    brat52101 at yahoo dot com

  95. fostering friendship, imagination and adventure in a child will create an adult who is caring, giving, open-minded, and non-judgmental.

    kolpin4680 at gmail dot com

  96. I want my daughter to find happiness and with that she will need to make many friends. Her imagination is important so she can dream big.
    chasingbaby at gmail dot com

  99. Seeing the imagination in my three and five year old kiddos is simply amazing. Do you remember the power of imagination? "No, that dining room chair is not just a chair, Mom, it's my Corvette!" And studies have shown that a healthy imagination in children leads to better skills at coping, creativity and problem-solving as they grow up!

  103. I truly believe that friendship, imagination and adventure are of the utmost importance in our child's life. They help with growth and maturity and help keep life fun and exciting.
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  106. Friendship, imagination and adventure are some of the most important aspects of my sons' lives. I know that while they are practicing these they are not only developing their creative and social skills but enjoying their childhood years

  109. Without experiencing and learning this three skills as a child, no adult can truly be well-formed, well-rounded, and well just plain well!
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  112. Friendship, imagination and adventure are all important for kids (and adults, too) We take a daily hike around the lake and see what adventures we can have.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  114. Friendship, imagination and adventure sounds like the background for our fave bedtime stories. Being military we moved and the kids changed schools and friends way too often. Friendship is very important for all the family

  118. Friendship, imagination and adventure are the three best things when you’re a child. Friendship for when you’re feeling lonely. Imagination for when you’re feeling bored. Adventure for when you’re feeling a little..well, adventurous! 😉

    -Ashley Marie Morrissey
    ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com

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