I've been asked to hold the fort next week with my 2 GC, girl aged 8 and boy 5. My GD is a dreamer; last time I was there, when I asked them both to get dressed, five minutes later she was sitting on the floor, still in her nighty, one sock on, reading a book. This would be ok if they didn't have to go to school. I really do not want to get heavy with her but I do have to get her to school on time, dressed and breakfasted! My approach is to say 'Earth to G---, are you receiving me, over!' and if that works, fine, but if not, what's the next best thing? It's tempting to say 'Right, whatever state you're in in 5 minutes time, that's how you'll go to school' but obviously that's not on. My GS is fine, gets himself dressed and even finds his sister's clothes and gives them to her! Has anyone a tried and tested method of encouraging dreamers into action? I would be grateful!
How do you acknowledge Easter.