The other week I posted some pictures of my son, Oliver’s invention: a slide made from the playroom coffee table placed at an angle, along with a large stuffed animal “sled.” Simple. Safe (hey – no one got hurt!). Brilliant.
And now my younger son, George has astounded me with yet ANOTHER new invention made from household items.
[In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit that he probably got this idea from seeing me dislodge a bead from a straw (yes – most of my daily accomplishments now run along those lines…) But regardless, his entrepreneurial spirit can’t be denied.]
So tell me – what would you make with a small, blue orange juice cap and a vacuum cleaner attachment?
An awesome blow gun of course!
AND an extra long one:
Here it is in action:
Even I had to try it out:
Wait – why do you suddenly bring up Botox? Back to the invention…
Hours of fun! Can’t wait to see what they come up with next. Eleanor doesn’t show much interest in this area, but you never know what she might do with some glitter and a few My Little Ponies. Stay tuned…
How fun is that??? So cute.
We loved having you guys over! And thank you for the message, I'm sorry I didn't call you back.
Come over again soon. :)
Thursdays are good days for us.
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Unbelieveable! He paints, he invents, he's the next Leonardo Da Vinci! Go George!!!
Awesome! And bravo to you for GOING to the gym. I haven't been in ages and ages.
So smart!
And pshaw, you are GORGEOUS!
I LOVE it!!! Amazing how boys make guns out of almost anything!!!
And for the record, you look younger than you did in high school and much more radiant… tres annoying!!!
You have no idea how hard this made me laugh! Love it!
And Fynn has the same shirt :)
haha, so cute! What a smart little cookie you have there, Kate! And you look good, my friend, and glowing. Good for going to the gym!
Your children will make you a millionaire! Get the patents. Cute pics!!
Brilliant! Clearly engineers in the making!
I can't get past thinking about all the gross stuff I've sucked up through the vacuum hose. Not a huge fan of putting my mouth on ours.
Pure genius! What else could you ask for while being trapped inside w/ 3 kids on a Jnauary day?
Hahaha. This is exactly the kind of thing I used to do as a kid.
I love this kind of stuff – when they just come up with things I wouldn't dream of. Even if it's semi-dangerous or far from something one should do I always think, that's the best…they're geniuses!
Puh-leeze! You look good!!
I'm so trying this tomorrow morning. You can make really good blow darts with a McDonald's straw, some thread, a small piece of wool and a pin. Maybe don't try that one around the kids.
Clever boy!
And darn cute, too.
That is an awesome toy!! I might have to pull out my vacuum and show the kids that one. =]
And Kate, as you well know, you don't have to be perfect to be beautiful!
Sweet shooter!! Have you seen those ones that shoot mini marshmallows? Totally awesome.
Yes, you must do something for your friend……soon. Xo
He can definitely have a spot in my bunker when civilization crumbles!
Hilarious! Your family is so entertaining, Kate. Fun!
Only a guy would do that. and you are not the only woman who wouldn't bother to put on make up before a photo as I would do the same. Too much work.
I'm not showng my son that 'invention' :)
We have a nerf dart gun downstairs- that's enough :)
xoxo
HAHAHA! He is just too adorable! I love when they invent toys out of normal household products! Awesome!
You know he fits a profile, right? The world needs him in the name of mutual deterrence. Most definitely a future rocket scientist. (and I think you're gorgeous, so hush up about the botox :)
Awesomeness! Nothing says fun like a makeshift toy with the potential to put someone's eye out. Seriously.
It takes a bold woman to post a picture of herself on the internet um… blowing a pole. ;-)
You are super brave to try that!
LOL!!! Oh my gosh, that's so funny! How cute is he?