When I was an ideal parent (before I had kids), I did not believe in television, and, by extension, videos. Since Talmage and I were out of ideas of what to do this morning, we consulted an activity book that suggested playing "Mad Scientist." The "little chemists" (isn't that cute?) were given various cups, measuring spoons, etc. and some salt, flour, water, etc. and told to go to town. This was a good idea. In theory. Sort of like making a
pudding puddle on your kitchen floor (the above link, in green, will show the proof is in the pudding).
"I'm making cookies!" Talmage said. Two seconds later the salt container was empty, a floury paste was spread all over the stool, floor, and clothing, and they were done. It took ten times longer to clean up than it did to set up and play with. Now what? The truth comes out. This is what they did this afternoon:
Yeah. Their own private viewing stations, to boot.
"I'm making cookies!" Talmage said. Two seconds later the salt container was empty, a floury paste was spread all over the stool, floor, and clothing, and they were done. It took ten times longer to clean up than it did to set up and play with. Now what? The truth comes out. This is what they did this afternoon:
Yeah. Their own private viewing stations, to boot.
3 comments:
I agree. I've "eaten" so many of my pre-mother hood words. Or rather they've been thrown in back in my face where I've been forced to digest them:
i.e. movies. still not big on tv but we watch movies.
(mom needs a break!)
I personally am really digging T's purple pants. Nothing better than watching a good show kickin' it in purple pants!
at least you consult your baby activity book. mine sits lodged on the shelf between a myriad of "how to get your baby to sleep" books.
maybe daily naps are our "baby activities".
I like Sydney's barcalounger. that's fresh.
It looks like a lot of work to clean all the "little scientist" mess up, I think I'll pass on that activity (although they look like they loved it which is the most important thing right?).
Greyson didn't even know what TV was until I got pregnant. Then the first few months he discovered, Super Why, Clifford, and Curious George. Now we're back to watching tv only on "special" days (when mom needs a nap).
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