in need of moral support

kaz9t9 · 29-03-2007, 11:11 AM

in half an hour i am going to pick up my 4 year old niece whom i will be looking after for the next couple of days ON MY OWN

my mum has escaped 300 miles up north to be with my big sister so i am left with the child. this would be fine if i didnt have to look after her plus my 5 month old puppy. when they get together they bring hell on earth, mess and destruction no matter what they do. I DONT THINK I WILL COPE

i dont know how i can keep her amused for so long as i am rubbish with kids. i love her dearly but only in small doses!! any suggestions on what i can do with her?
this may be my last ever post as i may be locked away forever in a padded white room for losing my sanity............................................ ..........

**sarah** · 29-03-2007, 11:33 AM

Oh bless you, you will be fine. Children can smell fear so be strong. Best to lay some rules down and let them know who is boss (thats that i do at work) sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt. But if children know they can walk all over you then you have had it.

Take her for a walk in the park, do come colouring in, get some DVD's etc

kaz9t9 · 29-03-2007, 11:53 AM

thanks sarah, i forgot you work with children

i was going to take her to the wood but as luck would have it it has started to rain

drawing sounds like nice clean calm fun, i think i will teach her to draw a tortoise.

does anyone do any baking with their kids? is this a good idea, if yes any recipe ideas?

leggy · 29-03-2007, 12:15 PM

I bake with the kids shortbread is an easy one

29-03-2007, 01:27 PM

melt some chocolate

stir in rice crispies

put into little paper cases

and let set great fun

plus visit the crayola site lots of interesting things to do

a warm bubble bath with some plastic jugs cups etc lots of pouring and great fun

Becks · 29-03-2007, 01:31 PM

and if all else fails lock her in the cupbored

No only jokeing

just give her plenty to do

it will be easy trust me you never know you may just have fun to

KearasNana · 29-03-2007, 02:41 PM

Hi Kirsty!

Dont worry I am sure you will cope just fine!

Making rice crispy cakes as linda has pointed out is an excellent idea, it will keep her busy and you can have a chocolate fix when you feeling shattered later!!
Try and involve her in your daily chores, it may not sound that exciting, but I have found that my little girl wants to everything I do, it makes her feel grown up. She helps feed the dogs, pick weeds for the torts, even general household chores. You can turn almost anything into a game that they will keep them occupied!!!

Take care and good luck

niamherrity · 29-03-2007, 03:07 PM

Get some colour's and a child's scissors rian is 4 and this is his favorite thing to do, give her a mag to cut up and some sellotape aswell keeps him going for hours.

Good luck

Fallen Angel · 29-03-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaz9t9

be locked away forever in a padded white room for losing my sanity............................................ ..........

Mmmmmmmmmmmm does anyone know where i can rent one of those rooms

niamherrity · 29-03-2007, 06:25 PM

Nicky I can arrange a room for you

no prob

29-03-2007, 11:11 AM	#1
kaz9t9 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southend-on-sea Posts: 1,449	in need of moral support in half an hour i am going to pick up my 4 year old niece whom i will be looking after for the next couple of days ON MY OWN my mum has escaped 300 miles up north to be with my big sister so i am left with the child. this would be fine if i didnt have to look after her plus my 5 month old puppy. when they get together they bring hell on earth, mess and destruction no matter what they do. I DONT THINK I WILL COPE i dont know how i can keep her amused for so long as i am rubbish with kids. i love her dearly but only in small doses!! any suggestions on what i can do with her? this may be my last ever post as i may be locked away forever in a padded white room for losing my sanity............................................ .......... __________________ Kristy

29-03-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Oh bless you, you will be fine. Children can smell fear so be strong. Best to lay some rules down and let them know who is boss (thats that i do at work) sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt. But if children know they can walk all over you then you have had it. Take her for a walk in the park, do come colouring in, get some DVD's etc __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

29-03-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
kaz9t9 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southend-on-sea Posts: 1,449	thanks sarah, i forgot you work with children i was going to take her to the wood but as luck would have it it has started to rain drawing sounds like nice clean calm fun, i think i will teach her to draw a tortoise. does anyone do any baking with their kids? is this a good idea, if yes any recipe ideas? __________________ Kristy

29-03-2007, 01:31 PM	#6
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	and if all else fails lock her in the cupbored No only jokeing just give her plenty to do it will be easy trust me you never know you may just have fun to __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

29-03-2007, 02:41 PM	#7
KearasNana Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 1,795	Hi Kirsty! Dont worry I am sure you will cope just fine! Making rice crispy cakes as linda has pointed out is an excellent idea, it will keep her busy and you can have a chocolate fix when you feeling shattered later!! Try and involve her in your daily chores, it may not sound that exciting, but I have found that my little girl wants to everything I do, it makes her feel grown up. She helps feed the dogs, pick weeds for the torts, even general household chores. You can turn almost anything into a game that they will keep them occupied!!! Take care and good luck __________________

29-03-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
leggy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FOD GLOUCSTERSHIRE Posts: 1,543	I bake with the kids shortbread is an easy one

29-03-2007, 01:27 PM	#5
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	melt some chocolate stir in rice crispies put into little paper cases and let set great fun plus visit the crayola site lots of interesting things to do a warm bubble bath with some plastic jugs cups etc lots of pouring and great fun

29-03-2007, 03:07 PM	#8
niamherrity Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: klidare/ireland Posts: 2,827	Get some colour's and a child's scissors rian is 4 and this is his favorite thing to do, give her a mag to cut up and some sellotape aswell keeps him going for hours. Good luck

29-03-2007, 06:25 PM	#10
niamherrity Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: klidare/ireland Posts: 2,827	Nicky I can arrange a room for you no prob

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