About Today: Mom, I'm Bored!

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor There were very few things you could do that would drive my Mom crazy, but complaining about being bored was fool-proof. "You have 500 million toys," she'd say, steam coming out of her ears. "If you're bored, there's a problem here." 10 Ways to Foster a Child's Creativity It was pretty clear to us that the problem was ours, and that we didn't want to turn it into Mom's. Otherwise, she was liable to cure our boredom with an exciting round of chores, and no one wanted that. Travel Games and Crafts for Kids Forum: How to Foster Creativity in Kids How to Make Homemade Slime Her other favorite thing to say was: "Use your imagination." This occasioned much eye-rolling and complaining, at least until it became clear that she wasn't interested in our whining. Then we'd imagine, loudly, what it would be like to have a mom who wasn't so mean, while she stifled hysterical laughter in the next room. Top Chemistry Projects for Bored Kids How to Make Fake Snot How to Make Candy Monsters Occasionally, my sister would be bored and I'd be otherwise occupied. Then she'd explain to Mom that she couldn't use her imagination, because she didn't have one. "Jen has all the imagination, and she won't play," she'd complain, as if I were hoarding marbles or crayons and wouldn't share. How to Make Peanut Butter Eyeballs How to Make Gummy Worms Autumn Crafts for Bored Kids Ultimately, though, she was the only one of the two of us with an arts and crafts bent, which meant that she could entertain herself with macaroni and paste. Back To School Crafts and Activities Kids' Crafts by Age Featured Articles New iPods & Apple TV: Are they Winners? Get Your Craft Business Started The Top 10 Pop Hits of this Summer Plan Your Labor Day Menu 10 Ways for Parents to Start the School Year Off Right Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement