Carpet Skates
January 14, 2010Today was one of those days where I was in the mood to go NOWHERE. You know those days…where the thought of putting on socks, shoes, coats, hats, etc. and then loading kids in and out of the car just makes you crazy? So we stayed home all day, which meant I had to find some activities for the kids to do, rather than just tell them “go play with your toys.”
So I read about “carpet skates” on this blog, and thought, “what the heck? I guess they’re worth a try.” So I attached wax paper to the boys’ feet using rubber bands and let them “slide” around on the carpet.
All in all a pretty good success. It sometimes amazes me how easily entertained kids are. But then at other times I’m also amazed how UN-entertained they can be. Ryan LOVED his new carpet skates and wore them until they got holes in the toes (which was bound to happen), so instead I put plastic grocery bags on his feet and he literally cried when I wouldn’t let him wear them to bed tonight.
Kyler, on the other hand, thought it was cool for about 10 minutes, but then got bored, as evidenced below:
joy: Mom of three boys so I know where you are at. We use to take a vinyl table cloth with the felt backing (dollar store find) and we would draw a town together. Then they would get their matchbox cars and little figurines out and play forever without me. As they got older they would draw different sports arenas, jungles or something that went with a toy they loved. Try it !!! IT saved me many times! I always had a few tablecloths on hand.
Sue: Carpet skates? Never heard of it but sure wish I had when mine were little. We also used to make little towns using a plastic tablecloth, blocks for buildings and crayons to make streets. My kids used to love treasure hunts - I would save all the cereal prizes in a 'treasure box' and then make up a picture treasure hunt that led to the box, hidden somewhere.
Erin: We're so trying this tomorrow, Elisha! Thanks!