Turn Boredom into a Good Deed.
If you are a SAHM like me, then, I am sure you have already heard the same thing as I have....."I'm bored, there is nothing to do". Tired of hearing this, I gave them the "when I was a kid" speech and they rolled their eyes at me (no surprise). I felt that they were taking their summer for granted and needed to appreciate their lives. So I put my thinking cap on. My kids are active. They love to get out and run around. I decided that I wanted to give them a Value what you Have Moment . I had to hone in on something that would inspire them. Then it came to me. I tiptoed around the house collecting items for our day, while they were playing Rock Band on the Wii. I loaded the car up with all of the favorites...football, soccer ball, basketball and a few baseball mitts. I threw some snacks and a water jug in and summoned them all to the foyer. They were full of questions, but not surprised, since I am the ...