But sometimes I think he is just bored. Especially with me. So I have been trying to be extra creative and come up with new things for him to do. Playdough experience round 1:
I cooked up a batch of playdough for him to try out. At first he seemed a bit uncertain.
Do I eat this stuff?
But with a little help, he got the idea pretty quickly.
It was especially fun to hammer and smoosh the balls of dough.
All in all, this gave me about 5 minutes of happy and entertained boy. And then the grouch returned.
Other ideas we've tried:
- Putting fabric scraps in a basket he can sort through. He especially likes to feel the different textures.
- Letting him help me cook (translate: throw flour all over the floor)
- Playing dress-up (this seems to be a favorite)
- Playing dress-up with Dahlia.
I'd be happy for any other suggestions :-)
Making and eating fresh popsicles out of fruit juices, chunks, and purees :) in the ice cube tray. They will feel really good on his molar, get in a serving of fruit (or veggies if you use some carrot or other sweet veggie), and pass a little time.
ReplyDeleteRead together, with funny voices.
Fingerpainting outside.