Friday, December 4, 2015

The Quest To "Cure" Boredom... this Holiday Season


and...

"Mom, I'm bored"

are three words that simply make me cringe

(to which I've learned to respond)

wash the dishes
clean your room
fold the laundry

(causing children to miraculously disappear for hours)

And I know that sometimes

they get bored
I get bored
we get bored

because we are just
looking for something

different
special
fun

to do

So here are some things
to try this Holiday Season...


Make Something



Bake Something

An activity...
and a snack?

Yes please, and thank you!



Pretend Shopping

Give yourself a shopping limit
(or just pretend shop) 

get creative, and have fun

November 2015

Have a Sleepover

Having someone else over
may help spark a little creativity

(like the time the girls made)

a fort using only

a blanket
a backpack
a jump rope

May 2014

Plan Next Year's Birthday Party

   


June 2013 and  July 2013

because the key
to "curing boredom"

is to engage in something

relevant
meaningful
real

(so get out there and find them) 

to eliminate
"Mom, I'm bored"

once and for all!