My two younger children have an almost 8 year age difference between them. Trying to find something that both of them will do together for more than five minutes can be challenging! For the past 3 or 4 years my kids have built gingerbread houses. I buy a kit that includes the gingerbread, icing and various toppings. This year I was my son's "assistant." I have this habit of trying to do too much for him. This year I let him tell me what to do. He decided whether the line of icing would be straight or curvy. I applied the icing, but he guided me the whole way as to where to put it, such as what shape he wanted the windows, etc. For a kid with ADHD and Autism he sat for a good 1/2 hour with a very determined look on his face decorating his house. My daughter is much more creative than myself. She made a snowman out of the leftover icing and used sprinkles for arms. I would have never thought of doing that! I love to see fro...
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