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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 606014" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Some playtime is fine and dandy and they'll probably love if you interact with them. </p><p></p><p>But even watching kids for money (trust me, I did it for years) doesn't mean you have to be joined at the hip with them, nor does mom expect you to be unless she is totally unrealisitc. Doesn't sound like this mom is that way. </p><p></p><p>IF you interact, try to do something you enjoy that they enjoy. It makes it more fun for both of you. If the weather is nice, take them out to play a while. If they don't play outside much (this is a huge issue these days) and they haven't a clue what to do once you take them out.......give them some ideas or think of some outside fun to do. </p><p></p><p>You have to keep in mind grandson is an only child, no one at home to interact with except parents most of the time, only children I've known tend to crave company.....which is why they try to stick to you like glue. This isn't the case here. Odds are the two little ones are somewhat used to playing together. </p><p></p><p>During warm weather........I take kids outside as long as the temp isn't too bad and it isn't the hottest part of the day. Millions of things to do.....even if it is discovering insects in the grass or under rocks. (this can entertain Aubrey and Darrin for literally hours on end lol ) Wears them out too, also works up an appetite. After a long play session outside it is dinner time with hungry kids......then a more settle time before bed. Perhaps a Disney movie and some popcorn? Then bedtime routine and bed. </p><p></p><p>You'll pick up most of your cues from the kids and where their interests are as to what to do. All my grands love to be outside rather than about anything else. Out there I lounge in a chair or whatever most of the time......but other times we hunt insects or identify plants or play games or whatever. </p><p></p><p>How long is "until mom gets home"?? When I sit for someone I require a I'll be home by such and such a time. Always have, always will. If you leave it wide open you might discover mom doesn't return until sometime the following afternoon and you weren't paid near enough for the amount of time. Know what I mean?? (not to mention you're worried about her) They don't have to give an exact time, but I do want a narrow time frame to have an idea. </p><p></p><p>Good luck and just have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 606014, member: 84"] Some playtime is fine and dandy and they'll probably love if you interact with them. But even watching kids for money (trust me, I did it for years) doesn't mean you have to be joined at the hip with them, nor does mom expect you to be unless she is totally unrealisitc. Doesn't sound like this mom is that way. IF you interact, try to do something you enjoy that they enjoy. It makes it more fun for both of you. If the weather is nice, take them out to play a while. If they don't play outside much (this is a huge issue these days) and they haven't a clue what to do once you take them out.......give them some ideas or think of some outside fun to do. You have to keep in mind grandson is an only child, no one at home to interact with except parents most of the time, only children I've known tend to crave company.....which is why they try to stick to you like glue. This isn't the case here. Odds are the two little ones are somewhat used to playing together. During warm weather........I take kids outside as long as the temp isn't too bad and it isn't the hottest part of the day. Millions of things to do.....even if it is discovering insects in the grass or under rocks. (this can entertain Aubrey and Darrin for literally hours on end lol ) Wears them out too, also works up an appetite. After a long play session outside it is dinner time with hungry kids......then a more settle time before bed. Perhaps a Disney movie and some popcorn? Then bedtime routine and bed. You'll pick up most of your cues from the kids and where their interests are as to what to do. All my grands love to be outside rather than about anything else. Out there I lounge in a chair or whatever most of the time......but other times we hunt insects or identify plants or play games or whatever. How long is "until mom gets home"?? When I sit for someone I require a I'll be home by such and such a time. Always have, always will. If you leave it wide open you might discover mom doesn't return until sometime the following afternoon and you weren't paid near enough for the amount of time. Know what I mean?? (not to mention you're worried about her) They don't have to give an exact time, but I do want a narrow time frame to have an idea. Good luck and just have fun. [/QUOTE]
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