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WotD: Peek-a-boo
Hello there, thanks for reading this post today.
Today, I have a very simple one for you – peek-a-boo.
This is one that all children learn from a very young age.
It has to be one of the simplest games you can play with a child.
We’re pretty naive when we’re still babies, which makes us so cute.
If you want to play a game of peek-a-boo with a child, cover your face with your hands.
Then remove your hands from your face and say peek-a-boo.
Kids love it.
It makes them laugh every time.
Seeing a grandfather playing this game with a young child is heartwarming.
Often, it’s hard to judge who’s enjoying themselves more – the child or the grandfather.
Usually, the simple things in life give the most pleasure.
Hiding your face with your hands is not the only way to play the game.
There are as many ways as your imagination will provide.
You can hide behind a pillow or throw a blanket over your head.
As long as your face is hidden and you say peek-a-boo when you reveal yourself, you’ll have the kid in stitches in no time.
The mother will love you if you can keep her child occupied and not crying for more than five minutes.
You can even play with animals.
To some extent, a puppy will have fun, but cats are the best at this game.
Cats enjoy peering around a corner at you if they think you don’t know they’re there.
I suppose it’s in their nature to sneak around and hunt prey.
An excellent way to play peek-a-boo with them is to ignore them first and then suddenly look in their direction.
They often either freeze or duck back behind the corner again.
Peek-a-boo is great fun for all ages.
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