Years back my children had the best pediatrician ever!
This doctor actually came to my house to check in when Alex had strep throat, Elise had scarlet fever and pneumonia, Sean had RSV and I had a UTI. He was a caring, wise, and generous doctor.
He always marveled at how my little ones entertained themselves during long doctor's visits.
I remember his words, "If you are bored, you are boring. Virginia, your kids will never be boring."
Thus whenever a child of mine says they are bored I celebrate. I do not intervene. (I do want to fix it ,of course, but I try my best to hold back).
Being bored has created squabbles, headaches and guilt.
Yet, being bored has created massive forts all around the house.
Being bored has created out of this world Lego creations.
Being bored has created amazing art work and mastering the art of stringing lacrosse sticks.
Being bored today got me a gorgeous wooden box with an ' I love you" on the side.
Our kids deserve to be bored.
Bored is the gateway to being alone with oneself in a creative way.
Alone with oneself is never boring. It is a life skill.
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