Giggles! Music to My Ears!

The last few days, my girls have been going at it.  Despite being best friends, their arguments have been escalating.  I think the main reason is the heat.  I have been keeping them cooped up most of the last few weeks because it is just too miserable to go outside.  Of course, they had fun with their friends at camp last week, but that was only for three hours a day.  And a few days ago we went out in the early morning to play with sidewalk paint, but besides that, it has been inside.  With a heat index hovering 110, I figured they'd be safer battling each other rather than the sun.  Yesterday, I had just about had it with the arguing and whining.  I almost lost my temper, but I decided to use a different tactical approach.  I ran at them, snatched them up, and began spinning them and tickling them.   The house was soon filled with the sounds of giggling girls and all the tears had dried up.  

My youngest daughter, ran to get the camera off the table, all while laughing hysterically.  She likes to take pictures of everything, but to catch her sister in a fit of laughter made her day!  Of course, my older daughter had to have a turn after that, so the tickling had to start all over again.  What do you do to distract upset your children?  Grab a latte, put up your feet, and join the discussion!