We have been doing some major projects around here this month in anticipation of the baby and also family visitors next week. We took some time out to make sure the children were getting their needs met versus yet more edu-tv. Keeps them happy which keeps Mama more productive. : )

The latest time-out was to make homemade playdough. Alannah got the recipe out and the boys helped with the assembly and cooking.

While I knew Brendan and Tess would be thrilled I was pleasantly surprised at how absorbed the boys could be with the dough after they had a hand in making it. I admit to sometimes wondering if it is “worth it” or if it is just extra steps and more time swallowed up. This was a good reminder that we don’t make materials simply to save money but to show them the entire process and to give them ownership of the whole.