Bored

Are you sick of having the kids underfoot all the time yet? Are they constantly whining about having nothing to do? I have a solution.

Find a nice roomy spot that is out of your way. Cover the table and/or floor with newspapers. Set out a few items that you have laying around. Examples are macaroni, string, toilet paper and paper towel tubes, glitter, paste, rubber bands, used wrapping paper, and any other 'useless' items. Tell the children to have fun and walk away.

I advise quietly peeking in from time to time. We want to make sure the dog is not pasted to the ceiling. Otherwise leave them alone until you are ready to feed them.

My feeling is that a bored child will find something to do. That something usually gets them in trouble. If you give them something to do they are entertained and not misbehaving.

Enjoy your cup of tea.