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We brought in the paper and went to work. From oldest to youngest it was fun. The best thing I enjoy as a parent is to sit back and watch it all happen. Older ones were helping smaller ones. Laughing, giggling, some smack talk that had to be kept under control. Mom was not to happy that I made her stop.
We cleared the kitchen and the Family Room for our flight area and gave each family member three throws. I was actually impressed. From those that went the farthest, to cool loopty loops, to the ones that seemed to go farther backwards than they did forwards. (That by the way was mine.) All had fun! We awarded on design and length of flight. For participating each child got 2 homemade cookies (Thanks Mom) and the winner of design got an extra cookie (everyone a winner) The longest flight got 2 additional cookies. So the winner achieving a flight of 24 feet received 5 cookies. And the winner is...drum roll please......My oldest son!!!!!
It was a lot of fun and paper airplanes are still being thrown today. We encourage you please take time for moments. The opportunity to make them will leave all to quickly.
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Nice side note....we had so much fun I went to the library and checked out a few "making paper airplane" books. My 18 year old came in this morning as I worked on the computer and asked if I'd like to go fly some planes...we've spent the last 45 minutes making and flying paper airplane...just him and I. Love it. Love him.
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ReplyDeleteThis was fun Christina you and your family should try it.
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