Argh!!

I’m not sure what that title is about… I think I am tired of thinking and that is what came out.

So, how come, the more I just want a simple, relaxed life the busier it gets. I feel like there are so many things happening right now. So many details to keep track of in my head and crap, that I can’t turn my brain off for a second to relax! I can’t remember the last time I sat down and read a book for pure enjoyment and not for the sake of learning something new. (That will all change on the 16th when the next Harry Potter book comes out!!!)

Anyway, enough bitching…

Here’s what K and I did this morning:

First we made a sling for her little bear that she has been carrying all around lately. She loves the sling. She only took it off to sleep!

We also made playdough this morning. Here are K and her bear (still in the sling) learning how to “mash da paydow”:

Here’s the recipe for the playdough. It was really simple. We made blue and pink. (It takes lots of food coloring to make a vibrant color)
1 cup water
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 c salt
1 Tbsp cream of tartar
food coloring
mix all of this in a sauce pan and heat until warm (and most of the salt is dissolved). Take off the heat and add 1 cup of flour. Stir, then knead until smooth. Keep in an airtight container.

4 thoughts on “Argh!!

  1. Just a play dough hint – we use to make it all the time as kids 🙂 If you buy the food coloring pastes – used for cake decorating, they have them at the big craft stores, cooking stores, and such, just a little bit will still give you nice bright colors 🙂

  2. aww, love her new sling! My daughter has one she still uses with her babies, stuffed animals, whatever.

    That playdough stuff is so much fun and a great way to keep them busy! One day in a pinch I used little koolaid packets (left behind in a drawer by previous owners) which gave them a bright color and a scent.

  3. Harry Potter comes out soon!!!! I pre-ordered it, so hopefully we’ll get it and I can start reading. And the sling is so cute!!! Great idea!

  4. Found you linked from “Not So Virtual Homestead” — what a sweet little girl, and how sweet to “mash da paydow.”

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