I love origami. Currently my children think that I'm the coolest mom ever because in church I make them those little blow-up paper balloon things. They are mesmerized while I make my folds and then their eyes get bigger and bigger as I blow up the paper to make a hollow cube. Magic.
When I was younger, I used to make origami lizards. No swans for this girl. Now I can't remember how to do it for the life of me.
Whenever I see origami, I think of my friend, Tu. Being of Chinese descent, people would automatically think that he could do origami. He would sit down and carefully make a series of folds and then crumple the paper into a mess and say, "Look, a dragon!" He then would pull out a lighter and say, "Want to see it breathe fire?" and then precede to light the paper on fire.
Magic.
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I used to love to make those little paper frogs--the ones when you pushed down on their back and let go, they would hop!
And I love the story about Tu. :)
AMN2DEEP -- I never did know how to make those frogs. I need to get a book on origami!
Lois, I bought my son a book on oragami at Michaels craft store. It was only maybe $8 and he makes the most fantastic creatures...
I have got to learn origami. That's a great way to keep kids quietly entertained.
WE've got a chubby new Beehive who loves origami coming up into YW this year. She'll be going to camp with us, and her big sister's NOT happy about it. I have a feeling it's time for me to brush up on my paper-folding and get ready to befriend the friendless.
I love the story about Tu.
BOUFMOM9 -- what a good idea! Keeps them occupied and works on those small motor skills. I'll have to find a book.
RYNELL -- yes, always a good thing.
GEO -- good luck with that cute little Beehive! You're awesome.
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