DIY Moon Dough.

So we had a bunch of rainy days a couple of weeks ago, and the girls and I were going crazy staying inside and just playing. Enter pinterest ideas, something messy that we could enjoy for more than about 5 minutes. 

Moon Dough to the rescue. It was a hit! We have pulled it out several times since and every time the girls will play with it for over an hour with no encouragement required. 

I was surprised about how easy it was and how the Munchkins could participate in the making process.

Ingredients (We doubled the recipe)

8 cups flour (white would work best)

1 cup baby oil

We put all the ingredients into a big Ziploc and then I let the girls pound on it to mix it all. 

I think they loved that part just as much as playing with it.

Then we dumped it all out into their water table (after we rinsed it out from being outside and dried it off). I placed it on a huge beach towel on top of the hardwood floor in the corner of the kitchen. The girls LOVED it! Plus also meant cleanup was easy. 

We threw a bunch of bowls and spoons with some sandbox toys (I rinsed them out first) into the table and they went at it. Making pretend cakes, ice cream flavors and all kinds of things. I might try helping them make a castle next time.

Plus the best part: This stuff smells SO good and makes your hands really soft from the baby oil. 

Those Slower Moments.

I have been making a habit lately to enjoy the little moments in my day.

I just finished work for the day, our home is peaceful and quiet with no sounds or distractions.

My parents are sleeping the other side of the world a mere few hours away from boarding a plane to come see us. Then quiet will have to be sought out, and that's ok.

The more I sit and just listen, the more I appreciate these moments.

While working I get the privilege of watching two precious little girls who continually teach me things.

And I am learning to appreciate the little moments with them in their curiosity.

Like figuring out why things work the way they work, or just why in general as it is the current favorite question.

And appreciating the snuggle moments with a baby who is definitely a toddler now and growing so fast. 

I'm learning to be thankful when she lets me hold her and give her a bottle. 

Admiring her precious little fingers and toes and kissing her sweet cheeks. 

Even on those days which are 'teething days' and seem hard, she just wants me to hold her.

And I'm really trying to love those days too, because there will be a day when she won't let me hold her anymore. 

So I am learning to appreciate the here and now.

Those little moments, the fleeting parts of the mundane days.

The parts that make up almost everyday and seeing beauty in those moments.

Much Love,

L