I consciously fight against the guilt of not being able to volunteer in the kid’s classrooms or push the multiple fundraisers sent home (don’t really want to hit up all my other friends who have kids). So when opportunities arise- like at the Child Development Center- to sign up to be the “play dough parents” for a few months I know there is grace for working parents.
 Our first batch is due by October first (fast approaching) and we decided to double the recipe.
 Just a few ingredients and some tips on-line about food coloring to use.
 Easy to make and intentionally mixed while our youngest slept.
 This gave us the rare chance to be with the boys and make a mess in the kitchen. Two things I need more of in my life (truly).
Henry handled the oven stirring and measuring of ingredients.
We all made our own color balls. We experimented with color mixing.By the time she woke up, there were plenty of colors to choose from.
She was more than happy to just play with each color.
 Henry joined in.
Honestly after this I found myself wondering why we hadn’t made any of this sooner. We will definitely be doing this again.