Today’s post was going to be all about making kites, and how we followed
this great tutorial from maya made showing how to make your own kite. Not just any kite, mind you, but the best damn kite ever!
I’m planning a similar activity for my MOMS Club, so I thought I would take the girls over to the playground for a “test run”. The girls and I were having a fabulous time, and the kites flew really well.
Then something weird happened. Two moms and their kids walked over to the playground from the apartment complex near my house. I thought it would be nice to see if they would like to join us. After all, it is a beautiful day, perfect for flying kites, and I had plenty of materials for all of us. So I walk over to them, smile and say hello, and asked if they would like to build some kites with us. No response, and get this — they both completely looked the other way!!! What is up with that????
Now that I’m officially a victim of complete playground rejection, I just don’t understand it. I mean, what is the point? I always felt that being a stay-at-home mom meant that we were all in this together, and should try to support one another as best we can. I know a lot of us complain that it is difficult to meet other moms, or have a social life, in general. But when someone takes the time to be friendly and approach you, do you react this way? No!
I hoping maybe, just
maybe, this was all some stupid misunderstanding. Like maybe when I asked if they would like to build kites, they heard, “Would you like a steaming hot bowl of herpes?”. Or perhaps, as my friend
Jenny Henny suggested, they don’t speak English. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I have to say, this was a bit of a blow.
Now, about the kites. Let me tell you, they are super-easy to make, and they fly very well — even with just a slight breeze! Emily liked running back and forth with hers in the field.
Here’s how to make your own kite: First, fold your paper in half, like this…..
Next, fold the flaps over on an angle, like this…..
Then, add a bamboo skewer to the back like this. Attach with tape.
Punch a hole in the kite, along the fold, to attach the string.
Fly, and enjoy!
I can guarantee the kite will fly. However, no guarantees that it will make you any new friends…. sorry!
