Things to do with Emily on a rainy day...

   I think this is a problem most mothers of toddlers face. What to do with a toddler that has a LOT of energy when you can't go outside because its raining and miserable? For the parent of a Sanfilippo child, figuring  this one out will have you spinning in circles (well your head anyway). So I've come up with a list of things that you can do with your child.  Let us begin!

1. Pick up! This game has been a child hood favorite for ages it seems. Only now, you, the parent get to play too!! Our kids are all too willing to volunteer our time picking up the following items: Pots and pans out of the cupboard. Silverware out of the drawers. Tubs of toys out of organizers. You know the best part? You don't get to play just once, it is an all day event!!
2. Hand print art. As they wanting look outside and wait for a break in the weather, grimy little paws make some interesting figures on window panes. It's up to you to figure out what they are intended to be. 
3. Organize This! This game will allow you to try, try again to find just the right way to get clothes back into a dresser drawer for the 5th time! Our little dears will tell you if you have it right or not. Get it wrong and you will know in 10 minutes or less. When you walk back in and find them all over the floor yet again :) 
4. NO! Not Again! Just as soon as you vacuum the floor of those long desired (or so you thought) Cheerios, your child will amuse you with the opportunity to try your hand at Cheese its. Personally I think this game should be called "How Good is Your Vacuum Cleaner?" 
5. You put what, where? You just have to love this one. Your child will excite you again and again with his or her ability to find out just what can go down a toilet bowl. Socks? Check. Bath tub toy? Check. Disposable diaper? YOU LOSE!! Guess What? That leads us to a new game called, "What's the plumbers number?" 

I hope this lovely selection will get you through part or most of your day. Everyone gets to participate and it really is a true family event. You may notice however, that some outside friends and family, while proclaiming their love for your children, refuse to come over for a couple of hours to play your family games, even if they are paid to do so!! Oh well. Better luck on a sunny day. 

Helping after game #4

Now!! Go play!!