I have a great play dough recipe. Kids love it, and it's easy (and lasts for forever...well, not really but several months is like forever to a child sometimes!) I threw our last batch out since it was from this past spring and it was getting yucky, so I let Carson choose a new color and he helped by mixing the dry ingredients together.
Wouldn't you know he'd choose a color like "pink." :)
Here's the recipe for those of you who have probably asked for it before (and those who might like something fun to do with the little ones now that everyone else is back in school.) Thanks
Kim Dover for sharing this in our Cooking Club Cookbook.
2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
2 Tbsp. cream of tartar
2 pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cups water
In a large pot, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well and add oil and water, whisking until smooth. Stir over medium heat until mixture is almost too hard to stir. Remove from pot and allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then knead until smooth and pliable. Store in an airtight container.
Even though it sometimes is a mess to clean up, you just can't deny how fun it is! (And now that the play dough is made- and blogged about- I'm off to do laundry.)
The victim here is the cushion on our office chair. The weapon was a purple crayon. Unfortunately, Jensen is now a repeat offender, and he had to do some time on "the wall."
Thank goodness this was really light, and it came out easily with a little Spot Shot and some rubbing. I have no further comment.
He also colored all over his leg. Fortunately that was easy to clean. And so was the couch- thank heavens for microfiber! These are the kinds of messes that really bug me, because I'm the one who has to clean it up. I usually make whoever made the mess do the cleaning (i.e. Jensen dumps his bowl of Kix on the floor, he gets to pick them all up, Carson spills a cup of water, he has to get a towel and mop up the water, Dustin...well, that's another story.)
Even though it sometimes is a mess to clean up, you just can't deny how fun it is! (And now that the play dough is made- and blogged about- I'm off to do laundry.)
Since it's Sunday, we kept things low key. Dinner at Grandma's house and then he got to open a couple of really great presents. (He loves everything- thanks!)
We sure do love Carson and are looking forward to another great year!
That's how old this little guy is now. 18 months snuck right past me this week. In all fairness I've been recovering from our great week in California.
Jensen loves to eat. He also likes to do anything his big brother is doing. He loves balls (and is constantly launching them everywhere). His favorite show is still his Baby Einstien "Baby MacDonald" video. He is the best snuggler and he makes us laugh all the time.
Our favorite is when you ask Jensen, "Who's a cute boy?" He raises his hands and says "Me!" (And then we're inclined to believe him!)
The kids had the best time making their own robots (from craft supplies and household trash).
(Carson was rather devastated that I wouldn't let him bring his home- sorry bud!)
Mmmm, pudding and Oreos!
