Childhood

Today we made homemade playdough. I've been racking my brain and looking in books trying to find meaningful activities for my kids to do and this what I came up with today. I feel like a lot of the pressure on me as a mom is to make my kid's childhood a happy and memorable one. I have GREAT childhood memories and often times think it was the happiest time of my lfe. Its truly magical if you ask me...believing in Santa, not having a care in the world, being full of energy, and living every day like its a party. Life really is a big party for kids, if you ask me. One of my favorite childhood memories was going to Pleasanton, CA where my cousins lived. My cousin Laura was one of my best friends growing up and we were inseparable at all foulger family functions. We played dolls non-stop. When I'd got to Pleasanton for weekends we'd of course play dolls, go to the movies, swim, hottub and have our hair french braided. IT WAS BLISS!!





Here's a recipe for homemade playdough:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 T oil
3/4 cup water w/ food coloring

mix dry ingredients. add water and oil gradually. add more water if dough is too dry, or add more flour if too sticky. the oil preserves the dough and keeps it soft so it can be used many times. store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

There dad, areyou happy??!! Finally a new post :) Love you.