LisaH 0 #1 April 6, 2007 Friends want a second honeymoon...I told them I would babysit. My place is not child proof. I love kids...but not here. Do 5 year olds like the zoo? Any suggestions? How do I entertain him? No blenders please Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 April 6, 2007 Get a leash with a inward spiked collar for the neck. Act up, and one little yank on the leash will keep the little brat in line... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #3 April 6, 2007 Show him your snake up close and personal! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #4 April 6, 2007 QuoteGet a leash with a inward spiked collar for the neck. Act up, and one little yank on the leash will keep the little brat in line... Did that method work on you deafohttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 April 6, 2007 QuoteGet a leash with a inward spiked collar for the neck. Act up, and one little yank on the leash will keep the little brat in line... This suggestion makes me want to rent him movies for the entire weekend. Which I refuse to do Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 April 6, 2007 QuoteShow him your snake up close and personal! Great idea!!! I knew you were good for something Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #7 April 6, 2007 Um thanks..... I think.. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #8 April 6, 2007 how to entertain a 5 year old... just pretend you are trying to entertain skydivers... that should work!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 April 6, 2007 QuoteFriends want a second honeymoon...I told them I would babysit. My place is not child proof. I love kids...but not here. Do 5 year olds like the zoo? yes they love the zoo so will youYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 April 6, 2007 I have a six year old. Run them. Swim them. Jog them. Basically, wear them out. Make sure he's fed regularly. They get cranky when they are hungry. Good luck. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #11 April 6, 2007 QuoteQuoteFriends want a second honeymoon...I told them I would babysit. My place is not child proof. I love kids...but not here. Do 5 year olds like the zoo? yes they love the zoo so will you I love the zoo. Every summer I do the L.A. zoo on weekends. Great walk Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 April 6, 2007 QuoteI have a six year old. Run them. Swim them. Jog them. Basically, wear them out. Make sure he's fed regularly. They get cranky when they are hungry. Good luck. Great idea. Wear him out. SLEEP! He'll be fed properly..I know that much Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 April 6, 2007 Give him a nice big jigsaw to play with...... and wait to see if he learns how to switch it on (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 April 6, 2007 i recently entertained a three year old.. i guess, they just like playing! zoo sounds great, isnt disneyland anyway near close? or just hit a playground..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #15 April 6, 2007 I just spent the day taking care of an 8 year old and 15 month old. (Mom and Dad were taking care of 5 year old who might have pnemonia.) One of the best things I can suggest is if there are neighbor kids to play with that's great. Also, just letting them go outside and run around for hours works really well too. You don't want them to just sit around a watch tv all day. But, if they start to get tired in the evening just throw in a movie and let them crash on the couch then just carry them to bed. Worked for me today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #16 April 6, 2007 At five you really should have to worry that your house is not child friendly. Ask the kids what he wants to do. My girls play outside constantly and when they get tired they like to stay in and play a board game or something. Just go with the flow and try not to structure every minute. You two will have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #17 April 6, 2007 QuoteI have a six year old. Run them. Swim them. Jog them. Basically, wear them out. Make sure he's fed regularly. They get cranky when they are hungry. Good luck. I do this every weekend for the six year old in my house..... Just remember not to wear him out to much or they get super cranky as well. Always have some sort of snack with you at all times cause when a 5 year old is hungry it is a life and death situation and they will let you know every second that they are starving.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #18 April 6, 2007 Lots of cough syrup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 April 6, 2007 QuoteI have a six year old. Run them. Swim them. Jog them. Basically, wear them out. Make sure he's fed regularly. They get cranky when they are hungry.Can you kennel them too... cause I kennel my 2 year-old during the day... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelskyBlueEyes 0 #20 April 6, 2007 I dont know if you have any dog parks where you live, but running around with all the puppies and dogs is even entertaining to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #21 April 6, 2007 the weather being nice... you can take the kid to the zoo, beach, park... or even try to check if there will be any pet exposition around...they're fun. I am not a big shopping person... but my best friend loves to take girl to the mall where she can play with other kids at the play area. if it's a bit cold to be outside.. try some easy cooking, films..coloring. I hope you have a great time. kids can be a lot of work..but they're also a blast ! http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #22 April 6, 2007 As an owner of a 6 and 3 year old I know at that stage of development it is fairly easy to maintain a satisfactory entertainment level Don't worry to much of the child proofing they are not much of a problem by that age for getting in to stuff. Movies are good (Prefer them over T.V.) Zoo and petting Zoo areas are an excellent place. If you have a Children’s museum or Science centers lots of hands on and experimenting will keep them going for hours. Other people offspring of the same age range will occupy for a considerable amount of time. Ikea Play land (this is a easy one if you need a sanity break lol) Parks with play structures, Wood land areas they are at a huge discovery age just exploring is entertaining to them. Disney Land If all else fail duct tape and a box in the basement will solve that after a couple hours when they are let out EVERY THING is then entertaining SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #23 April 6, 2007 QuoteQuoteI have a six year old. Run them. Swim them. Jog them. Basically, wear them out. Make sure he's fed regularly. They get cranky when they are hungry. Good luck. I do this every weekend for the six year old in my house..... Just remember not to wear him out to much or they get super cranky as well. Always have some sort of snack with you at all times cause when a 5 year old is hungry it is a life and death situation and they will let you know every second that they are starving. Good tip, thanks! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #24 April 6, 2007 QuoteI dont know if you have any dog parks where you live, but running around with all the puppies and dogs is even entertaining to me! I thought about this as well. Decided I don't want to be responsible for any dog bites.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #25 April 6, 2007 QuoteAs an owner of a 6 and 3 year old I know at that stage of development it is fairly easy to maintain a satisfactory entertainment level Don't worry to much of the child proofing they are not much of a problem by that age for getting in to stuff. Movies are good (Prefer them over T.V.) Zoo and petting Zoo areas are an excellent place. If you have a Children’s museum or Science centers lots of hands on and experimenting will keep them going for hours. Other people offspring of the same age range will occupy for a considerable amount of time. Ikea Play land (this is a easy one if you need a sanity break lol) Parks with play structures, Wood land areas they are at a huge discovery age just exploring is entertaining to them. Disney Land If all else fail duct tape and a box in the basement will solve that after a couple hours when they are let out EVERY THING is then entertaining I think I'm just going to cover him in bubble wrap and tell him to stay on the couch and don't move Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
