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...
to try this Holiday Season...
Make Something
Bake Something
An activity...
and a snack?
Yes please, and thank you!
Yes please, and thank you!
Pretend Shopping
Give yourself a shopping limit
(or just pretend shop)
get creative, and have fun
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 help spark a little creativity
(like the time the girls made)
a fort using only
a blanket
a backpack
a jump rope
Looks yummy! Lots of good ideas here! Thanks for sharing! (Your neighbor at FMF) Happy Friday to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel... they were delicious!
DeleteI had to laugh when I read, "Mom, I'm bored." How familiar! But my one son had a kindergarten teacher who used to say, "Boredom is a sign of a lack of creativity," and I was so thankful for that---because I used to quote her a lot! Then I'd say something like, now you just sit here for five or ten minutes, and I imagine you'll think of something interesting to do. And they usually did. But I also used your jobs list method, and think it's just as effective! Good tip to use on ourselves, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sylvia! I tell my children the reason that "I don't get bored is because I'm not boring!" (that's when I usually get the tween/teen eye roll like "seriously, mom?") But I really do believe that I have enough thoughts and ideas brewing inside of me to keep me busy for a lifetime! Praying God's grace will keep my mind as long as He decides to keep me here.
DeleteMy sister and I were often guilty of saying those words. Great list of activities for your kids. Visiting from FMF where I'm parked in the #46 spot.
ReplyDeleteOh no, Tara! NOT THOSE WORDS! It's funny because the kids were busy with a summer business in 2014, and this past summer I decided to just let them relax and have a "free range" summer. But then... "THOSE WORDS" made me cringe as they started complaining of boredom only two weeks in. And so, we started out on a quest to "cure" boredom. It's been pretty interesting, I must say.
DeleteWhat great ideas... and those strawberries!!! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteYes Karrilee! Those strawberries were delicious. I think what made me most proud of those strawberries was that my daughter melted down her leftover school fundraiser chocolate and covered strawberries we already had in the fridge. When I glanced up from blogging... (I mean researching) and saw her creations, my jaw dropped!
DeleteI totally understand the "I'm bored" thing despite not being a mom yet, but I love the suggestions on what we can do so we're not bored. I'm a brand new blogger and new to the FMF community in the #55 slot. Interesting post, it's definitely outside the box thinking and making me think of food! :)
ReplyDeleteTondra,
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed this post!
My favorite part:
I've learned that the key to "curing boredom" is to engage in something
relevant
meaningful
real
So true! We are searching for meaning and our empty online scrolling leaves us exactly that: empty. But, if we look at beautiful food pictures and actually create-move-engage-and become movers, well, it's time well spent!
Thanks for visiting me, I've missed you. And, I'm so impressed by your kids' creativity!
Love,
Tammy
(#6 this week)
Tondra Denise, I enjoyed reading your post and shared it with family and friends. :-) Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great boredom busters for sure! You have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Tondra! My cure all for boredom is a good book ;).
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