tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post2133128044197958823..comments2023-10-04T05:58:46.892-07:00Comments on Left-Handed Housewife: So Summer Begins ...Left-Handed Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15014518128739580267noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-83666187132957616572012-06-16T13:42:40.186-07:002012-06-16T13:42:40.186-07:00I know how to cure boredom in kids. Every time t...I know how to cure boredom in kids. Every time they say, "I'm bored," then you say, "Oh good! I know how to fix that!" Then proceed to give them a chore to do. After 2-3 times, if that many, they'll quit saying it. Works like a charm.<br /><br />Oh, and with boys another good trick is to let them dig a hole. Boys have to have an outlet for all that energy. Our youngest, who is now a seminary student at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, dug one out in the woods that's literally seven feet deep. We use it now to throw dead chickens in when they croak. No really we do.<br /><br />A more productive way to spend their time is to find some nice older man willing to have them hang around and learn things from him. Do they have a grandfather close by? If not, ship them 'back to the old home place' for a few weeks this summer.<br /><br />Aren't I just full of good ideas? I raised three boys and am now helping my oldest daughter raise her four. Hmmmm...I feel a blog post coming on. Bye, Frances!<br /><br />P.S. I owe you a postcard.debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-18162209196116075742012-06-10T20:42:48.715-07:002012-06-10T20:42:48.715-07:00I don't have any personal rules, but the ones ...I don't have any personal rules, but the ones people are putting here are making me think...<br /> I agree with Jody about the snow and the attic. <br /> About kids who use the word bored -- I can't remember my own rule about that very well at this late date, but I think it's very common for parents to disallow it, i.e. to have stiff penalties for its use. If you say you are bored, you get extra chores, for example.<br /> Other than that, you should keep on doing the things you love, because if there's one thing that is boring, it's trying to get a bored person enthused.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-7569767155891633652012-06-06T16:06:53.728-07:002012-06-06T16:06:53.728-07:00Eight pints? Why do we restrict ourselves to chil...Eight pints? Why do we restrict ourselves to children to feel fulfilled? Eight pints? I spoke to an educational psychologist about these matters- actually, so fearful for my ability to survive was this woman that she took me out for a walk with her dog. It is a sign of my doubt in my ability to survive that I went despite the dog. She says let them have the technology time. She did qualify that statement, but hey, the damage was done!magsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-88246953591443937102012-06-06T01:09:17.464-07:002012-06-06T01:09:17.464-07:00Instead of personal commandments I simply run arou...Instead of personal commandments I simply run around the house, my crazy lady hair all a dither, screaming, "whah, whah!" One day, calm will return to Casa Domum, I shall have personal commandments (which I shall keep) and my carpet will no longer small vaguely of feet. Until that day I reserve the right to go mental as and when circumstances dictate.Dulce Domumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835872248177497717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-64882294372613452612012-06-05T11:22:06.457-07:002012-06-05T11:22:06.457-07:00I would definitely throw that snow at the kids -- ...I would definitely throw that snow at the kids -- outside or inside. I think it'll change their boredom to excitement!<br /><br />Like I've said before, leave the attic to your children and let them sort through it some day when you die. <br /><br />Homegrown tomatoes? Soon? Wow, I just put my plants in the ground a week ago. Eat a tomato sandwich for breakfast for me.<br /><br />The blueberry jam sounds so good! I'm imagining it over angel food cake with a glop of whipped cream on top. Um!<br /><br />JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-6501442638728350432012-06-05T01:42:31.627-07:002012-06-05T01:42:31.627-07:00I LOVE your summer garden. I dream of having some...I LOVE your summer garden. I dream of having something even a little bit like that *sigh*.<br /><br />My kids freak out at the idea that you have an 11 week holiday. They can't imagine how awful that would be. We get six weeks. It's just enough.<br /><br />My current personal commandment? Hmmmmmm....<br />1. Remember sugar hates you - even a little bit.<br />2. Laugh more often.<br /><br />Just so you know I dream of having tidy cupboards. Dh is whisking us off to Queensland for the duration of my winter break so I'll not be getting to them any time soon.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-20934431759240320482012-06-04T19:56:48.587-07:002012-06-04T19:56:48.587-07:00Blueberry jam sounds delightful and I am so jealou...Blueberry jam sounds delightful and I am so jealous of your glorious maters. My kids are always freezing hail balls and it drives me nuts. What are they going to do with those?Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/11216448707277968516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-1703897417041898882012-06-04T18:39:53.914-07:002012-06-04T18:39:53.914-07:00I keep telling the kids at school that one week fr...I keep telling the kids at school that one week from now they'll be VERY bored, but they do not believe me. <br />Don't worry about the attic. Really, don't.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-16285742300173153142012-06-04T14:11:52.267-07:002012-06-04T14:11:52.267-07:00My kids couldn't wait until it was summer vaca...My kids couldn't wait until it was summer vacation, and then complained that they were bored the first day! I think it's just a kid thing. My personal commandments: Be Awesome Today (yes, I spend too much time on Pinterest), <br />Don't worry about things that haven't happened yet, <br />and <br />Walk everyday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14016303700981928418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626107370797678390.post-30423177638292649022012-06-04T12:33:22.447-07:002012-06-04T12:33:22.447-07:00I have a great idea for your leftover snow...one d...I have a great idea for your leftover snow...one day this summer when Will is particularly whiny about being bored and Jack is still sleeping after 18 hours, let Will throw the snowball at Jack to wake him up...instant excitement! I like your commandments, I could use some of those right now. Ah, and the attic, well it's too hot now, so I think that is a perfectly good excuse to wait until winter to finish!Melissa Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266528757413228807noreply@blogger.com