Birthdays and limits
What do you get a child for their birthday when they are on restriction? My children recently lost all of their toy privileges. I know it sounds rough, but if you knew the entire story you probably wouldn’t have any sympathy for them. Today is my youngest child’s birthday – she is 3 – and with the ban on toys she isn’t getting any. Now one would think that since it’s her birthday the ban should be lifted; however, she is too young to understand that it’s lifted for a special day and she’ll have to relinquish the toys until they’re really earned. I don’t want to experience a 3-year-old fit today.
So, here are alternatives:
- Definitely cake. Chocolate.com has some of the yummiest cakes I’ve ever seen. I would enjoy them more than my 3 year old.
- An interactive book. I bought a copy of “Curious George Discovery Day.” I figured she would enjoy it because she likes watching the cartoon and there are things to discover with George. There’s a Books-A-Million deal on several books and they carry this book as well.
- Bubbles. This can be considered a toy, but since her sister had Bubbles Day at school this is allowed. Walmart is always a great place for those little things.
- A “movie at bedtime.” She often asks to watch a movie while she falls asleep. I normally say no on school nights, but this is the last week of school so Walmart or fye has me covered here.
That’s not too bad for a birthday where children are on restriction and I’m sure I can think of some more. What would you do?
