tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post1246713509209299909..comments2023-04-10T05:11:01.201-04:00Comments on Laugh with us: Reverenceandreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938093415380690845noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-50843600223377258902007-04-30T22:05:00.000-04:002007-04-30T22:05:00.000-04:00At Robby's church they hand out sheets of paper to...At Robby's church they hand out sheets of paper to the kids that have little word searches about the lesson on them sometimes and usually about half of it has a blank spot that they're supposed to draw what the preacher is teaching about. I don't know how well it works but I thought it was kind of neat because I'm sure it keeps them entertained but it also tries to teach them a little ya know??Destiny https://www.blogger.com/profile/05846085774284730918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-63232957432120915372007-04-30T17:29:00.001-04:002007-04-30T17:29:00.001-04:00I am at the stage where I can offer no advice -- I...I am at the stage where I can offer no advice -- I just need it. Emma is a true handful during whatever portions of sacrament meeting she attends...it's the slowest hour of the week.Joey/Denny/Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688286859801175265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-2142876201254696562007-04-30T17:29:00.000-04:002007-04-30T17:29:00.000-04:00I am at the stage where I can offer no advice -- I...I am at the stage where I can offer no advice -- I just need it. Emma is a true handful during whatever portions of sacrament meeting she attends...it's the slowest hour of the week.Joey/Denny/Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688286859801175265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-39885687103510651322007-04-30T16:57:00.000-04:002007-04-30T16:57:00.000-04:00Oh, and we do let them read if it's scriptures or ...Oh, and we do let them read if it's scriptures or scripture readers!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026899563208525525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-72583068552503203842007-04-30T16:56:00.000-04:002007-04-30T16:56:00.000-04:00We try to make the older kids listen to the speake...We try to make the older kids listen to the speakers, but it doesn't always work. One thing we did have to nip in the bud was letting Ethan read, though. A couple of years ago it became too embarrassing to have his nose in a book at church! Mostly they draw or do puzzle books (mazes, wordsearches, etc.). We don't do snacks anymore, but did do them when the kids were little. Even still, we sometimes have trouble with Jonas talking too much or talking too loudly (whisper, Joe!!) and Elise moaning and collapsing on our laps from fatigue (we have sacrament last this year). But we're at a pretty good spot right now--which will last, oh, a few more months until Wyatt starts to get louder!!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026899563208525525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-86216816658025260342007-04-30T09:32:00.000-04:002007-04-30T09:32:00.000-04:00Jack listenes intently and takes notes. Just kiddi...Jack listenes intently and takes notes. Just kidding. He's only 14 months old, but I'd love to hear everyone's ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-8018945960256467942007-04-29T23:30:00.000-04:002007-04-29T23:30:00.000-04:00My son just turned four and we've finally hit the ...My son just turned four and we've finally hit the sweet spot where he'll make it through the meeting. What a relief. What keeps him happy is the Color Wonder books. The only problem is they are expensive. I suppose there are word bingos and such they can do when they are old enough to read s they listen for certain words being said. Until then, I don't know how to do it without quiet books and these no-mess marker books. When he was littler we let him play with a matchbox car every week. Now I try not to bring toys. Instead we bring books to read, to color, to interact with. We also make him wait until the Sacrament is passed and done before he can munch on goldfish. The baby spends most of the time in the foyer.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141809612132976253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-5040013531156404592007-04-29T22:50:00.000-04:002007-04-29T22:50:00.000-04:00I'd LOVE to hear more of the things you learned in...I'd LOVE to hear more of the things you learned in this class...this is a HUGE issue for me - as I'm sitting there with my 2 semi-cooperative daughters and 1 completely uncooperative toddler who likes to spend his time in Sac. Mtg (when not screaming in the hall) chucking his shoes at unsuspecting people a few rows up or making loud animal or pirate sounds. This alternates with trying to make a break for the stand to sit by his dad...I can't wait to hear what all your wise friends and family have to say about this -- I'm gonna be checking! I try to bring church-oriented activities - books,the Friend, even mini-flannel board Bible stories, snacks, etc., but my son doesn't go for it. Its Lightening McQueen or nothing. I don't expect my kids to be perfect by any means, but I hate having our row look like it was hit by a tornado and all the people around us fake-smiling at me -- and then moving to the other side of the chapel the next week...So - to all of you who will tell Andi your tricks of the trade in the next few days, thanks from me, too:)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450184584581405998noreply@blogger.com