Friday, November 07, 2008

Sick Day

Caleb came home from school yesterday with a mild fever. Caleb is in preschool, this happens a lot. But, this morning he still had it and was really lethargic, something almost unheard of for the boy with endless energy, so, I kept him home and we had a sick day. His lethargy wore off quickly and he was not interested in napping at 10 am so we had to get creative. He watched some Dora the Explorer and Little Einsteins and entirely too much Backyardigans and then I turned the tv off and he began to show his displeasure, loudly. Isaac was napping so we had to do something and quick. Then I remembered a new and fantastic blog my friend Amy just started called "Fun 4 Kids." We picked an activity recently featured on Amy's blog and had a great time.

so easy, so fun and set-up and clean-up were a breeze

Amy has a degree in Early Childhood Education and used to teach before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Her ideas are clever and adaptable to children of all ages. She has excellent suggestions for ways to get your kids doing things they and you will both enjoy. Check out her site and have FUN!

14 comments:

dana said...

Excellent idea! I'll have to remember that one (and check out her blog too).
btw, did you make Caleb's "C" shirt??

Makaio Crisler said...

love the shirt

Cassidy said...

Great idea. Wish I was that clever.

Tristan said...

How fun!! I hope he feels better soon!!

diane said...

You are a fun Mom. I want a t-shirt like his. Way cute!

Lauren in GA said...

I noticed his cute T-shirt, too.

What a lovely craft, idea. Thanks for sharing it and thanks for the blog you linked, too.

Nate and Sina said...

Ha! That is assuming I have those items in my "craft closet" to begin with. That is what I need: a list of must have items for a highly operational crafting system with kids. I just don't know where to begin. I guess I will start with her website.

Jake said...

Good to know. Thanks!

Robin said...

I wish my kids still enjoyed doing crafts with apples. Sigh.

♥Shally said...

And this is another reason I love blogging!

Thanks for sharing her blog.

I will be stealing all her ideas now. :)

lilia said...

what great way to keep a sick child occupied. don't you love amy's site?!

Sara said...

I am so excited to check out her blog! Looks like a lot of fun for sick day!

The Songer said...

I totally remember doing the same when I was a kid... but have never done it with my children! It looks like so much fun! Thanks for the link!

Mibi and Lee said...

That looks like a lot of fun!!!! And I think your brother is going to kill you for some of the secrets you let out about him LOL:-)

 

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