Today we did a family project and made puppets. When my hubby has the night off we often make it a family night, and we all watch a movie together, but lets be honest, watching a movie really doesn't classify as quality family time. I mean, don't get me wrong, it is great sometimes but it is not the same as actually DOING something together. I enjoy doing things with the kids but projects at night are a little hard too because, I am SOOOO WHIPPED!!!! There are some nights that I don't even sit because I know if I do, it will all be over. I will sit, my eyes will sag, and the show is over. I don't go to sleep but I do just stop.
Building the puppets was great. We all worked together and the kids loved it!! It did take a little time to put together and follow directions but it was worth it in the end. Personally I think the glue gun hates me. I love it with all I got, but it has something against me, the glue jumps right off the gun to burn me every time. If it wasn't for the fact that I couldn't live without it, I would chuck it across the room and right out the front door.
Once the puppets were finished, the kids ran around the house neighing and laughing. All my husband and I could do was laugh at how wild and loud our kids are. They may be wild but they are also passionate, and loving, and so precious.
Tonight I got something new for the house and the girls made some wild horses, or should I say became wild horses.
If you are interested in building your own puppet with your kids here is the link we used.
http://www.tojt.org/MakeAPuppet.html