Notes on Church

Church has been extra fun lately.  Two of my good friends each have little girls around a year old and I have had the pleasure of their company on our pew.  A few years ago I would have cringed at the idea of hanging out with babies but God has a way of changing our hearts.  Both these little girls are delightful and I am glad their mothers are willing to let them spend time with me.

I'm always looking for ways to entertain the occupants of our pew.  Yesterday in a pinch I dug through the baby bag and found some dental floss.  The dentist gave it to me on my last visit and I snapped off two lengths of floss.  I used our the Fruit Loops from our snack and created necklaces.  JAC loved the project and quietly sat on the pew helping his dad string lengths of sugared cereal.

I'm sure the dentist would be chagrined to know that I use the floss to create sugar laden necklaces for small children but it worked in a pinch.  We did the project today on our kitchen floor and it was a good opportunity to practice colors, patterns and fine motor skills. 

Have you come up with a creative solution to a nagging problem lately?  Are you an Awesome Auntie or Wonder Mom who has great secrets to quiet child entertainment?