Hi Katie~ The end of the pregnancy was so challenging for me and hard enough just have one child to entertain. You have all my admiration! My 5 year old can often sit and play with legos on her own for quite a while. And for some reason my 2 year old is OBSESSED with stringing beads. Both of my kids also are so enthralled with any new type of art supply~ markers, special pad of paper etc. I also have a box I keep out of view and reach of the kids. I call it my “desperation box” for when I just can’t think of anything for the kids or am not feeling well. LOL In it are little things I’ve picked up at the store over time that I can pull out as a ‘new’ toy for the kids to play with since new things hold their attention for awhile. I just peeked in mine~ Right now I have little packets of Model Magic in it, watercoloring books, Wikki Stix, play dough, little activity books from the $1 bins at Target and a little stamping set. I also asked my good blogging friends for suggestions. My Nearest and Dearest suggested play dough or a super simple water bin~ maybe with things for pouring. And Fantastic Fun & Learning thought some DVD’s involving exercise, yoga or dance might be fun for the kids and suggested checking the local library. Hope that helps a little! Hang in there! 🙂

Thanks, Sarah! I feel like parenting is a never ending lesson in learning. Just when you think you have things figured out, a new challenge comes your way! I’m sure it will continue to be the case with this after school time.

Isn’t it?! I remembered hearing moms talk about that crazy time of day, but I didn’t really get it until I fully experienced it this year. Phew~ so hard trying to balance two tired kids. Hope your kids have a fabulous first week of school!