I had big plans. Well, I always have big plans. In my own head my crafts, decorating, and kids' activities put Martha Steward to shame. Unfortunately, I find reality to be extremely uncooperative. Anyway, we got
The Cow That Went OINK
from the library. Like the name suggests, it's about a cow that oinks. All the other farm animals make fun of him. Then he meets a pig who moos. They become friends and teach each other to make a new sound. The kids and I had fun making the noises of them learning their new sounds. "Mooonk", "Moink!"
To go with this book, I was going to make these noisemakers from
Family Fun.
An origami book I have said they make a mooing noise. Well, I did make them. We couldn't get them to work. I blew into that stupid paper tube until I felt like I was going to pass out. Then I went online and found the Family Fun article and read the reader's comments for tips. Somebody said you actually need to suck
in rather than blow out. And still we could. not. get. these. things. to. moo. Or to make any noise whatsoever. Soooooo, here was my plan B: Paper towel rolls wrapped in cow paper. And the kids love them and it sure does sound like we have a couple of little noisy cows running around here!
If you missed it, check out our
cow cookies too.
Linking to
Crafty Moms Share,
It's Playtime,
Seven Thirty Three,
Living Life Intentionally,
Junk in Their Trunk
I'm a cow too! love all of this and thanks for popping over.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day!! I would love it if you would share it at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2011/11/sharing-saturday-4.html. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI love that sometimes the simple things are the most fun! Love the cow print!
ReplyDeleteCery cute! Love it! I would love for you to come link it up at my TGIF Linky Party tomorrow - http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties. I am also your newest follower. I would love for you to follow me back, if you like =-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
So cute! I will have to look for that book- sounds like my kids would love it!
ReplyDeleteSorry it didn't work out how you expected, but thanks for sharing it anyway!
ReplyDeleteThis is great!! I love it!! Come link up at our link party going on right now...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday_08.html
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Haha, I love your description of what it's like in your head. I am exactly like that! The cow paper towel rolls look like fun. Something about a paper towel roll, just begs, "make noise!":)
ReplyDeleteShiloh
everydaygameplan.net
I also have grand plans frequently come crashing down. I posted about one of our fails this week too! I love your ingenuity and that they still had fun! I love when kids reinforce the fact that they are typically happy with even simple things that are made special by people that love them :) Love your post!
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