I find it funny that some days I complain about being overwhelmed with things to do while others go by so slowly, that by three o'clock I'm tapping my watch to see if the battery is still working. I think that as crazy as it may seem, I actually prefer those very busy days because they go faster and in the end I feel like I've accomplished more. Since, however, some days do tend to drag, I love finding simple projects I can do with the boys that don't take a lot of time, money or make much mess. (that third one is the hardest criteria to meet, especially with three boys. But they sure have fun!)
I did find one the other day though while wandering through Walmart in search of plastic soup spoons for Dan (who knew they even made those?). I found some animal shaped plates, and instantly thought...puppets! So for about five dollars, I bought the plates and some jumbo popcicle sticks. I helped the boys cut out eye holes and hot glued them all together. Of course we had to do the entire bag of plates, because they were all so cool. Here's how they turned out. You all should try them sometime.....easiest puppets ever!

