Putting clothes pins in and out of a glass jar kept Micaiah busy for a really long time. I don't know exactly how long he played, but it felt like forever. I pull this one out when I need to make supper, and he'll just sit and contently play while I work.
Could you paraphrase the sentence "Putting clothes pins in and out of a glass jar kept Micaiah busy for a really long time" in a more concise manner without losing its meaning?
This prompt doesn't seem malicious.