We all search for that magical way to get things done.
The way to keep our kids happy, cooperative and quiet when we have a million errands to run, or even to do around the house. No, there is no secret formula to make this happen but there are ways to get us by. A little secret I do to keep my kids from being a complete disaster in public and me not to lose my head while trying to tackle my to-do list . . . . . dum-dums.
Seriously, I keep these gems in my purse, glove department, cupboards, pants pocket. . . Anywhere I could possibly be that I may need to pull out my secret weapon. {which is basically anywhere I am, because I generally always have at least one my spawn in tow}
Mommy just needs to make an appointment, here’s a dum-dum. Mommy needs to pay the lady, here’s a dum-dum. Mommy is trying to put away laundry and not wake the sleeping baby, heres a dum-dum. { it’s not an everyday thing, it definitely keeps its ‘special factor’ don’t worry}
I have found that a tiny dum-dum is perfect! Not too much sugar, they last just long enough to get your job done. I am not one to just give my kids whatever they want, when ever they want it. However, I AM the mom that is not above bribing her children.
The next time you have an outing, or heck even at the house! Grab a pack of dum – dums { I get them from our local dollar store for an entire bag!}
Bribe away mamas and tackle that to-do list!
xo~Diana
