Marsha Johnson advises us to “Make memories, not junk”. As a rule I try to live by that advice. We make a few exceptions, however, especially where busy preschoolers are concerned. Occasionally process wins out over product. This week was such a week. Not a particularly innovative craft but one which captivated these two.

The older kids have amazed me by all the critters they have found lately. Moira just hatched out a moth and has replaced it with new caterpillars. Brendan knows that caterpillars grow up to be butterflies (or moths). He was most pleased to make his own. And since Tess is never far behind him we helped her make one too.

Please excuse the wardrobe. We DO dress our children. We did this craft after dinner when the boys were at scouts. I figured it was smarter to just put on the aprons and toss them in the tub afterwards. Worked like a charm. No mess stress.