I'll admit it, sometimes I put her in front of the TV, so I feel like I can get something done. I try to do all of my "things" during her nap time, but with my computer in the room where she sleeps, sometimes this isn't feasible. Of course, she isn't watching just anything, just basically, everything they show on Nick Jr. (Having a sole channel for Nick Jr. is really awesome).
This week, I decided, since I am going to be a stay at home mom for the time being, I want to organize K's day similar to a preschool/homeschool day. Hopefully, this will get her ready for actual Preschool. This is where the awesome Pinterest comes in. Now, I hate to say it, but if you don't know what Pinterest is, you are really out of the loop! It's the fantastic website that lets you create visual bookmarks of things on the internet and sorts them into boards, that you can look at later. It's genius. However, I will say, Pinterest is kind of like The Sims. You know, you go on, and the next thing you know 2 hours have passed and you're not sure if you have anything to show for it. I try to limit my Pinterest-ing for that very reason.
Anyway, my toddler board is full of sensory games, arts & crafts, learning activities, and other toddler-themed delights like DIY clothing & toys. I cannot wait to do some of the activities with K! Now, the joke with Pinterest is, you pin everything from your dream house to delicious food to designer outfits, but you never have that house, or make that food, or get that outfit. It's kind of just a dream board, filled with pretty things to look at and dream about. Although, some people do attempt to do things (and the results aren't always "like the picture"), which is why there is a website called Pintrocity, which is just entertaining. :)
Tonight, I thought I would get a little creative with Miss K and do a Pinterest inspired activity with her. I went with bath paints. (Figured, bath tub = easy clean-up). It had a few ingredients: baby shampoo, corn-starch (seems like everything sensory for a little kid somehow involves corn starch!), food coloring, & water. Hey! I have all of those things! I even found an empty ice cube tray to mix the paint in!
I changed the recipe a little bit (small ice cube tray) & completely left out the water (which I think was a good thing) and came up with some pretty awesome paint.
And I do have to say, I think K enjoyed it too!
Whew! I think that we will be able to survive this law school thing! Thank you Pinterest!
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