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Two quicksilvers staying with grandma

Two quicksilvers staying with grandma, a few days of creative work!

This week I have two grandchildren staying over. They run around the house, everywhere at once, laugh loudly and disappear again. I try to keep track of where they are, but it never works. Their haste is contagious, but sometimes also a bit tiring.

Towards evening they slow down. One crawls into the couch with a blanket, the other asks to go to bed. Tomorrow it starts again, and I know: I am a spectator of their world for a while.

This time we decorated the Christmas tree, made a small Christmas house and tried watercolor for the first time.

Working wet on wet immediately yielded surprising results and they found mixing colors fascinating.

They sang, laughed and were completely proud of their work.

Two quicksilvers in the house require energy, but it was a huge pleasure to experience this together!

Tips for creative days with little ones:

• Start small and achievable.
• Let them follow their own ideas.
• Combine activities such as drawing, crafts and painting.
• Accept the mess and give compliments. Both very important!
• Plan short breaks in between.

This way, your days with the grandchildren will not only be fun, but also valuable and unforgettable.

You can find more of these stories on my site under my stories.

Emma