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I forgot how depressing it is to stay in with 2 kids all day

Sunflower777Sunflower777
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We haven't had a day where we haven't gone anywhere in a long time. Today DS#1 doesn't have preschool and we decided to stay in because of the severe storm forecast. Plus, at 10 a.m. it just sounded fun to have a PJs day, watch a little TV, dig out some old toys. 

Now, at 3 p.m., it's just plain depressing. And DH is out of town, as usual, so I don't have any adult company to look forward to later, either.

 We may have to hop in the car and have a spur-of-the moment adventure. What would you do/where would you go? 

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Re: I forgot how depressing it is to stay in with 2 kids all day

  • 4Speedy4Speedy member

    What area?  How about that indoor play place/kids gym in Rochester.  I think it's on Crooks, just S of m-59.  It's called "Kiddie Klub."  Perfct on a day like today.

    Or Jumgle Java?  There's one in Farmington Hills, Canton and Ann Arbor.  You can sit and enjoy a latte while your kids play til their hearts' content.

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  • joseysbridejoseysbride member

    We kind of had a weekend like this because of the weather.  I ended up giving the kids a bath in the middle of the afternoon for something to do.  Dug out a bunch of plastic cups, bowls, and spoons out of the kitchen for them to play with and added lots of bubbles and they had a blast.

    I read a magazine in the bathroom while they were in there.  win/win.

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  • joy143dhjoy143dh

    How old are the kids? Maybe a movie? rollerskating?

    Bowling was a colossal fail for me last week - I don't recommend it.  But rollerskating and the arcade was fun.

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  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member

    We are staying home this afternoon because I have a cold and don't feel like lugging the kids anywhere.  DS is also taking an extra long nap for some reason.  We are going to the park when he gets up.  We go most days, it is a 5 minute walk and some of our friends come pretty much everyday too.  Nice. 

    If we are stuck at home, we invite someone else over.  DD and DS also like to bake, play in the tub, play with playdough, finger paint with pudding.

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  • CNTmomCNTmom
    Go to the bounce house!  We are from MI too and there seem to be a lot of those around...
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  • shouldbworkinshouldbworkin

    You could drive through Sonic for Happy Hour.  My kids love getting drinks there and it is a nice break sometimes.

    CEC for and early dinner tonight? 

    A matinee movie isn't such a bad idea.  I hate Jungle Java, so I wouldn't recommend it, but it might not be too bad when kids are in school. 

    DS1 age 7, DD age 5 and DS2 born 4/3/12
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  • BellisimoBellisimo
    I swear to God I've lost my ever lovin' mind!  Mine have both been really sick for 4 days and we haven't left the house....not even to go outside in 4 days.  And my husband's working nights and sleeping during the day.  FMLx4!
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