Lately I have been dreading every evening because I haven’t known what to do with my kids. They are tired, but not tired enough to go to bed. It is still very hot outside. And I don’t want them to watch more television because they have been watching a bit more lately since I have not been feeling up to par. (I don’t feel nauseous, but I feel tired and my stomach feels unsettled.) So come evening I feel guilty for adding onto the TV. Today as I was laying on the couch thinking of where to direct their energy they started to play with an empty clothes basket. Hubby had had enough noise and was quite tired as he has been taking over a lot of my responsibilities so I sent them to go either outside or downstairs. Before long they were sliding down about four stairs and taking turns inside the basket. They put pillows at the bottom of the stairs to cushion any fall and it was all giggles. They took turns; no one got hurt and they were all happy. Hubby and I were able to clean upstairs and he was able to have a much needed break watching The Office. When the kids came up sweaty and tired we got them drinks and cheese and let them watch a little of Signing Time to cool down. They are finishing up so we will read scriptures (the picture ones), pray, brush teeth, and then 1yo will go with Dad for books and to be tucked in. 6yo will dress himself for bed and then he will read to me. Then dad reads to 6yo while I play with 3yo and then dad reads to 3yo while I finish tidying the house.
We also got family pictures today and I'm quite happy about that feat.
1 comment:
Kids can be pretty inventive about entertaining themselves. Good idea about the pillows, though. Draining that energy is sooooooo important.
How are your kids doing with signing? I think it is so cool that my 4 grandkids can express needs/wants with simple signs. They are teaching me.
Emily (GatewayDreamer...Lessons, Thoughts, and Dreams on Beck site)
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