Bed Rest After Surgery

[Richard]

I have a minor surgery coming up and will be on bed rest for part of the week when my kids are in my custody - any ideas on how to stay involved while confined to bed? I'm sure they'll be in and checking on me when they're not in school; I just don't want to be so boring that they opt to disappear into their respective rooms.

 

[Papa Bear]

Get some board games on hand that you can play with them. Or get some DVD movies that you can watch and review together. Have fun with them!

 

[Sampson]

A movie night is a great suggestion. Let them pop some popcorn, have some sode and other snacks on hand, and enjoy. Maybe break out a couple sleeping bags and let them camp out in your room for the night.

 

[Richard]

Oh, I really like the camping idea! Thank you Sampson. It's getting closer to my surgery date now and I'll probably be around since I won't be able to do much else, lol. I will let you know how it goes.

 

[WillyWonka]

Let them know you are counting on them to help Dad out while he's down. Usually kids LOVE the idea of taking over for a parent. You will need to spell out some guidelines though or they'll be selling the house.

 

[Richard]

Let them know you are counting on them to help Dad out while he's down. Usually kids LOVE the idea of taking over for a parent. You will need to spell out some guidelines though or they'll be selling the house.

I could definitely see my daughters pulling that off! They're older and, I think, less likely to go for this idea. My son, who's a bit younger, will probably be willing to wait on me, though, he enjoys feeling useful.