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Several of you have asked how I managed when I had all four grand-kids for the first time. I should be an old hand at handling a group this age (as my own girls were only a year apart) but I am rusty. We did not accomplish everything I planned but we did manage to survive in spite of a few trials.We read a Bible story, followed by a period of devotion, then read the book "Play With Me". Did they sit still? Well, they did at least stay in the room. Karsyn sat in my lap; Kaylee is adjusted to our routine so she was still; Ryan was mostly still; Rowley enjoyed story time but rolled around on the floor most of the time... I just let him roll and tumble.
I had planned on going outside to watch the "wildlife" but we didnt have any mosquito spray and I didnt want them to get eat up so we opted for inside activities. I printed coloring pages from the internet and they colored quietly while I got Karsyn to sleep.
Afterwards, they decided to play... sometimes not so quietly. The boys climbed, jumped, rolled, and tumbled with Kaylee right in behind them. There was a few scuffles and a few tears for their moms but over all, they had fun.
It's hard to predict everything that a group of two and three year olds will find to do. I left the room for a moment and returned to discover that they we happily playing in the kennel.
It's hard to predict everything that a group of two and three year olds will find to do. I left the room for a moment and returned to discover that they we happily playing in the kennel.
There is no way to prepare in advance for what toddlers will think of. All you can do is prepare to be entertained.
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