Comments on: The Joys of Boredom http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom Marriage Advice & Tips for a Happy Life Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dave & Kari http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom/comment-page-1#comment-5966 Dave & Kari Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:59:46 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1697#comment-5966 Hello! I just recently "stumbled-upon" your blog. I can not wait to read more! My fiancé and I have been engaged for 2 months now and we just started a pre-marriage/engagement blog! I will be on your website a lot to find ideas and to learn more about marriage! www.daveandkariblogg.wordpress.com -Thank you! Hello! I just recently “stumbled-upon” your blog. I can not wait to read more! My fiancé and I have been engaged for 2 months now and we just started a pre-marriage/engagement blog! I will be on your website a lot to find ideas and to learn more about marriage!

http://www.daveandkariblogg.wordpress.com

-Thank you!

]]> By: Zombie Parenting: 5 Tips for the Sleep Deprived | Engaged Marriage http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom/comment-page-1#comment-3378 Zombie Parenting: 5 Tips for the Sleep Deprived | Engaged Marriage Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:03:07 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1697#comment-3378 [...] Bethany and I have been blessed to have several friends bring over delicious meals for our family since we arrived home from the hospital.  Not only does this save us the time, energy and money of buying groceries and preparing meals for ourselves, but we really enjoy the short visits that come along with the food drop-offs.  It sure helps break up the cabin fever. [...] [...] Bethany and I have been blessed to have several friends bring over delicious meals for our family since we arrived home from the hospital.  Not only does this save us the time, energy and money of buying groceries and preparing meals for ourselves, but we really enjoy the short visits that come along with the food drop-offs.  It sure helps break up the cabin fever. [...]

]]> By: Dustin http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom/comment-page-1#comment-2489 Dustin Sun, 16 May 2010 17:52:56 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1697#comment-2489 You are totally right, Cathy. This is something I struggle with as a busy adult. I actually wrote a post in the early days of this site about the idea of "sitting for ideas." Have you checked that out? http://www.engagedmarriage.com/individual-fulfillment/go-sit-in-a-tree-and-improve-your-marriage You are totally right, Cathy. This is something I struggle with as a busy adult. I actually wrote a post in the early days of this site about the idea of “sitting for ideas.” Have you checked that out?

http://www.engagedmarriage.com/individual-fulfillment/go-sit-in-a-tree-and-improve-your-marriage

]]> By: Dustin http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom/comment-page-1#comment-2488 Dustin Sun, 16 May 2010 17:50:36 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1697#comment-2488 Yeah for the poorhouse, Esther! ;) My closest brother in age was six years older than me, so our playtime together was pretty limited. Our kids are much closer in age, so I definitely think that should help them stay entertained (and hopefully even bond and like each other a little). Yeah for the poorhouse, Esther! ;)

My closest brother in age was six years older than me, so our playtime together was pretty limited. Our kids are much closer in age, so I definitely think that should help them stay entertained (and hopefully even bond and like each other a little).

]]> By: Dustin http://www.engagedmarriage.com/children/the-joys-of-boredom/comment-page-1#comment-2487 Dustin Sun, 16 May 2010 17:48:57 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1697#comment-2487 "Smart people can entertain themselves." I really like that. Although I'm not sure it always applies to a 5 year old, I do see the value in using that as a guiding principle as we respond to the "I'm bored" line from our young kids. Thanks, Julie! “Smart people can entertain themselves.” I really like that. Although I’m not sure it always applies to a 5 year old, I do see the value in using that as a guiding principle as we respond to the “I’m bored” line from our young kids.

Thanks, Julie!

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