Phone Call Questions...

So, I was standing in the kitchen the other day and the phone rang.  Can you take a wild guess what happened when the phone rang?!  Yup, that's right the kids came into the room and wanted to talk to me.  When I got off of the phone I asked both of the kids what to do when I am on the phone unless it is an emergency.  And, they both said, "Wait Patiently!"  Now, I am going to have to give 'E' some credit on this one, she helped come up with the idea.  Of course it does involve my trusty laminator.

I was trying to think of something what would help the kids when I am on the phone.  'E' and I came up with a laminated paper and a dry erase marker that we will keep in the kitchen.  If it's not an emergency then the kids will write down what they needed while Nate or I were on the phone.  This idea also gives respect to the kids.  Honestly, how many times have you had to ask someone a question and while you waited patiently you forgot?  Well, I personally have done that more times than I can count.  I told 'E' that she was going to have to help 'T' since of course he is only 2-years-old.  Now, 'E' completely agreed with it and I also said that the dry erase marker was going to be kept up out of reach of little hands. 

Ok, so I did go even one step further.  I used my hot glue gun to glue magnets on the back of the laminated paper.  I also, hot glued a magnet to the back of the dry erase marker.  This way I have control on where to put the paper and the marker.  I was also, worried about the kids grabbing the paper and the magnets flying off of the fridge.  I don't know about you guys but it is really hard for me to keep anything on the fridge with 'T', he rips the stuff off of the fridge all the time.
I do not know if I have said this yet, but I do love my laminator and I honestly do not know how I have lived without one for so long.  My husband bought this for me as a Valentines Day present for me this year.  And, I absolutely LOVE IT!!  So, guys if you want gift ideas I would recommend getting this for your significant other!

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