I just broke out a toy I've been saving to give the kids just because I want some peace and quiet. Bad parenting? Perhaps. But desperate times call for desperate measures and I made an executive dashboard decision. After cooking breakfast, starting the laundry, and supervising baths I feel like some me time.
Here's what I got them on a major huge markdown at bonton.com a couple of weeks ago.
They are now going outside in the yard to race cars on their new track. They get fresh air and to play with their friends if they are out there, I get quiet. Everyone wins.