What to do with kids on a cold day
Have them make a wish list -- not for gifts -- but for games they would most like to play as a family or family outings they would like to take. After they pick their games, try one out!
Have the kids practice a song (either singing or on an instrument that they play) that you can record as a present for the grandparents. Have them brainstorm other gifts that they can make for family members. Painting a picture or writing a letter that you can frame is a good gift -- grandparents might especially like having an up to date photo on a corner of either one.
Don't forget to let the tired ones rest. When my 13-year-old got home from school he was glad everything was cancelled because all he really wanted to do was take a nap!
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I decided to document a day in the life with my 5 year old after his school cancelled their after-school program on account of the snow.
here's the link to the video
ps- I know we aren't wearing our seatbelts...I was excited and distracted by SNOW!
Posted by: josh robertson | December 1, 2006 03:45 PM