When Are You Coming Back?
"Need a ten-minute nap? Need to make an important call? Want to step outside for a quick break? I was surprised at what security my egg timer gave my mom. I took it out of the kitchen drawer one day -- when I was tired of being asked when I'd be back (I was taking a shower). I think she likes the tick, tick -- and the alarm actually reminds me to stop what I'm doing and check on her."
-- Louise from Rome, Georgia
Great idea. My son and I were talking earlier in week just use things that you use for 5 year old granddaughter. My timer broke now need to buy a new one. The simple little things help keep us going. Thank you for share dear one.
Lately when I tell dad I will be back in two minutes, it only takes him 30 seconds for him to call me or try to come and look for me. So I thought, I am going to get a timer so he knows when I will be back to check on him (actually he is never alone in a room and if he is there is a video camera on him). But for his own peace of mind I think the timer thing will work great. I laughed when I saw this as it had just come to my mind to do this.
Fantastic idea. I love it and will pass it along on my website www.touchedbyjoy.com with credit of course.
great idea, really! Cant wait to try it. D has been having some trouble telling time so when I say 15 min hes not sure how long that is. This might work.
The timer idea works great with small kids (2 and 3). I watch my kids do this with my grandchildren (3.5 and 2), "You can play for 5 more minutes and we have to go", or " OK, timeout for 3 minutes." They set a timer on their watch and when it beeps, their kids understand the time is up. No arguing, no "one more minute please....." It's as if using the timer makes the time limit, for whatever it is not negotiable.
Really liked this one. Gensis idea. thanks.