Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Boredom busters

August12

I’ve been trying to keep the girls entertained since the departure of Grandma and Pap-pap.  Sabrina asks if we are going to swim every time we get in the car.  She has been very defiant (No! You can’t turn off the tv!) and rather mean to her sister (taking things out of her hands all. damn. day).  Guess I better get used to it – the threes are almost upon us.

Boredom buster #1- blocks

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Boredom buster #2 – Popcorn (I have no idea why but popping and eating popcorn is a major highlight of her day)

Boredom buster #3 – Playdates.  Sabrina heard Steve and I say we were going on a date last weekend and immediately asked “Can I come too?”  We obviously told her no.  Today we went to play with another little girl.  She walked around all morning saying “I have a date.”

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Can you tell by the cute matching outfits that Grandma was here recently?

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11 Comments to

“Boredom busters”

  1. On August 12th, 2009 at 7:55 pm Jenny Says:

    Oh, the threes….you’ll miss the twos. Oh yes, you’ll miss the twos…..

  2. On August 12th, 2009 at 8:15 pm Bobbi Says:

    Grandma has good taste!! They look adorable.

    HA!! I love that she had a date. Did you get to come too????

  3. On August 13th, 2009 at 12:43 am Rhonda Says:

    Oh yes, how we all LOVE the threes!!!! I’ve hit the “why why why why”

  4. On August 13th, 2009 at 4:29 am Yeah So Says:

    Oh yeah, the threes are so much fun…and a bored three year old is awesome!!

  5. On August 13th, 2009 at 8:51 am Tina in MI Says:

    Boredom relief suggestion: All the back to school stuff is on sale. I bought a 24 pack of crayons for 19 cents & a spiral notebook for 5 cents, gave them to my 3 & 5 year olds and said make a picture on every page. It lasted about an hour, but it was a nice, cheap break for me.

  6. On August 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am Marcia Says:

    I’m impressed that you never mention dvds as “boredom busters.” They work like a charm for Maddy. Dora, Strawberry Shortcake…she can watch them over & over & over!
    Love the matching outfits! Very glam!

  7. On August 13th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Kim Says:

    Two of mine are at the same stage (one shares a b-day with Sabrina) and I’m not going to like 3 at all. Our saviors are our little two ring pool, the sprinkler, playground, park, books, blocks, and play food. My kids love popcorn too.

  8. On August 14th, 2009 at 3:21 pm Laurie Mitchell Says:

    You all just better prepare yourselves…3 is NOTHING compared to 11! (but the years BETWEEN 3 and 11 were pretty good!) 🙂

  9. On August 14th, 2009 at 5:22 pm Stephanie Says:

    Those dresses are super cute.

    Our favorite “boredom busters” lately are: (1) baking, (2) arts & crafts, and (3) reading stories. 🙂

  10. On August 14th, 2009 at 6:49 pm Jill Says:

    Another “boredom buster” my daughter loved: a container of rice and a couple of plastic spoons, small bowls and cups. She was happy for an hour at a time! (just make sure you mention not to eat the rice!) And after the first time, I remembered to put a sheet or towel on the floor under the container!

    Jill

  11. On August 16th, 2009 at 2:19 pm carla Says:

    NERD ALERT.

    OK

    I still wont let e have popcorn….it’s time? thankyousomuch.

    who knew? 🙂

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