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Atlanta can’t seem to catch a break from the thunderstorms. It’s a miracle the city hasn t floated down the Chattahoochee in the latest spate of storms. I’ve been hearing from so many friends about how frustrated they are trying to entertain their kids and get energy out while it’s raining.
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I told her she should go to one of the indoor trampoline parks like Sky Zone. Her kids are too big for a jumpy place but they need to get that energy out. (Be sure not to feed your kids before. Lilina threw up at a birthday party at one of those places. That was on Michael’s watch.)
One friend posted the cutest photos of her oldest child entertaining the younger kids with a magic show. I thought that was just adorable.  I think it would be fun to head to a magic store, buy some tricks, practice the tricks and then put on a show for mom and dad or even the neighborhood.  ( Here’s the address for two magic stores in Atlanta. We used to go to Eddie’s Trick Shop when it was on Memorial Drive. My brother loved doing magic tricks. exotic car rentals in germany )
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A Wii party could be fun too and a good way to get the kids to move. Or what about a dance party? Or a cooking or crafting party? Or create a neighborhood play Mickey Rooney-style? Or skating or even better ice skating (let’s pretend to be cold)? Indoor mini golf? Bowling?
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Whatever happened to old fashioned board games or cards? You know, the kind we played when we did not have an IPAD or even cable TV? Oh yeah, the parents have to actually show their kids how to play those games and it is harder than popping in a DVD or taking them to the movies. Some kids cannot be expected to entertain themselves and be involved in their own games without bickering. What about puzzles? I am horrible at them but my daughter loved them. Reading is good too :).
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Not a problem..We woke up Mon. morning and fouund a kitten on the back patio, so that has kept the boy pretty busy..We also got a new air conditioner put in and he has helped out with that by being a gopher..
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Well, back in the day when all we had were woodburning computers, I played with paper dolls, marbles, and the button box. I am guessing many kids today would think that boring, but it was great for the imagination. I would sometimes play jacks or use play doh or water color or read. As an only child, I was,largely on my own in terms of entertainment. If I had complained to my mother, she would have set me to work cleaning something or ironing my dad s handkerchiefs or the pillowcases.
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