My children are balls of energy, always on the move. M is good about sitting and reading, N not so much. We can get half a story in and then N is off doing something else or his attention strays. When I need to keep his attention I take a large blanket, roll him up, nice and tight. Before we read him the story I “tickle” the cheese on, then we sit and read. The tight pressure allows him to sit through a whole book, then as a reward he gets to snake his way out of his burrito! We go through this burrito process for two or three books!
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7 responses so far ↓
kari // August 12, 2008 at 7:41 am |
I have never tried this one. Well except to give Tristan his nubulizer treatment. I bet this may make bedtime story much more relaxing tonight. Thanks for the idea
Frog's Mom // August 12, 2008 at 9:57 am |
Oh I can just imagin his all snug and a bug and listening to a story. We use the burrito wrap for a lot of things like tooth brushing and hair cuts. Frog’s favorite place to hear a story is in the bathtub – he is Frog, after all.
Jessica @ Raising Joey // August 12, 2008 at 10:09 am |
I love it! What a great idea!
Patty P. // August 12, 2008 at 12:49 pm |
We do this too occasionally, but we call it a hotdog. Danny tells us what toppings to put on and it has evolved into a competition of who can come up with the wackiest hotdog toppings ideas.
Another thing that helps D sit still is sitting on an exercise ball. It takes a lot of energy for them to balance and it works their core muscles and for some reason that seems to help Danny concentrate. In fact, I need to try this again. It has been a while.
Trish @ Another Piece of the Puzzle // August 12, 2008 at 1:36 pm |
What a great idea! Another way to make something more fun so they will participate. Thanks for sharing.
Jenny // August 12, 2008 at 2:46 pm |
I nned to try this sometime! Thanks for sharing.
Julie // August 13, 2008 at 12:33 pm |
I will also keep this in mind since we’re having trouble sitting for stories too! Thanks!