Making a Ribbon Dog
After I clipped off some of the ribbons off its spool so that we could weave it, a long strand of ribbon was left hanging off the spool. JDaniel picked up the spool of ribbon and announced that it was a dog. The long ribbon I had left hanging off the spool was his leash I was told.
Pretend Play
JDaniel started to help me weave the ribbon, but soon lost interest and started playing with his new dog Parker. He named his ribbon dog Parker after his friend Jake’s dog.
Parker needed to be walked around the house to get exercise. Then he was very hungry after his walk and needed to eat. JDaniel took the blueberry container off the table and announced it was Parker’s bowl. Ribbon dogs must be on a special diet. JDaniel had to prepare Parker’s meal using a variety of measuring spoons. He couldn’t just dump food into Parker’s bowl.
Homeschool on the Croft says
I love it! It takes so little to drive our kids’ imagination…. no money required!
Our wee guy is the same (as were the others when they were younger) – cardboard boxes, of course, were favourites, but anything would work: vacuum cleaner attachments can be spears, guns, towers, wands…. on and on it goes!
I did love this post though, because I especially love dogs! x
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I love it when they get all creative. They can make anything a toy. It’s so awesome.
CM says
Isn’t that the way it is. We get them the latest toys and yet, the simplest things make them happy!
Dee says
So cute!! I’m loving all of the things my kids come up with!
Ticia says
I love his dog, that’s great!
A Daddy Blog says
Children’s creative play is fascinating. Thanks for sharing this, D. Have a wonderful day!
-Michael
JamericanSpice says
We can have so much with watching our children being imaginative and creative.
I love it.
~ Noelle says
that is too cute.
i love his creativity all the time!
sweetpea08 says
So cute! I love how imaginative he is! Tobin and him would get along so well! People think we are crazy when Tobin will come give me an imaginary ball and want me to throw it to him. He also builds and knocks down imaginary blocks. So why we have a house full of toys, I don’t know…obviously all we need is some ribbon and nothing! LOL.
Annie says
That is really cute! I love JDaniel’s imagination!
Life Without Pink says
My boys would LOVE this!
blueviolet says
That’s too cute! Kids love to pretend, and if encouraged to do so, they’ll run with it!
Denise says
Sweet moments!
EG Wow says
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all have such wonderful imaginations?
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says
Sooo cute! I love JDaniel’s creative imagination and that his buddy Nathan could “see” and played with Parker too.
Blessings & Aloha!
Mary says
Best of all, no barking, scratching the door, chewing on furniture or vet bills for ribbon dogs 🙂
jfb57 says
It is all so simple really isn’t it! 😉
Donnie says
That is so sweet. I love little ones imaginations.
Sandy says
Great imagination!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Love that his little buddy saw the pup too:@)
★Mumsy★ says
What an imaginative mind JDaniel has, and I love the story..I think children are the most creative people in the world..
Jingle says
Ribbons are beautiful,
love your red ribbon,
thanks for the inspiring take on R.
Teresa says
I just love the creativity of little kids! So much fun from the simplest things.
Honey at 2805 says
It’s so much fun to watch children grow!
Francisca says
What good friends Nathan and JDaniel are! Pretending together is such fun.
Judie says
Bless his little heart! Oh, and Parker’s, too.
Dana @ Bungalow'56 says
JDaniel4’sMom,
I would like to invite you for a little visit to my sidebar of favourite posts. It is the last one called Wishes. You will not believe it. It may sound awfully familiar. Now my youngest was older, but still. Deja vu.
Dana
Jessica Heights says
LOL, kids are so creative!
Mama Hen says
Very cute! There is nothing like the imagination. Those empanadas look delicious! Have a great night!
Mama Hen
taylorsoutback says
Your JDaniel is certainly headed in the right direction…and good for you to encourage the development of imagination…
Becky says
The creativity of children never fails to inspire. I was so happy to read this story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Becky
Natasha says
It’s great to see such wonderful creativity and imagination. What a great Mummy you are!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
marisworld says
I can’t wait for my girls to start making their own games and seeing other toys like Daniel did.
Fab post
kyooty says
That is totally adorable. Also he’s maturing, he’s developing the make believe and that’s so much fun to watch
mle says
Aaaah! to see the world through little eyes again makes me smile : ) if only we could bottle a touch of that creativity & imagination!!
KLZ says
I’m always surprised how often my child changes my plans. In a good way.
phasejumper says
So creative!
RNSANE says
Such delightful imaginations children have. Who knows where this will lead him in life. It will be interesting to see what profession he will choose. It is lovely the way you nuture this in him.
gabe says
love that photo of the chubby hand. . .priceless!
Isn’t it funny how attached they become to things?
Sue says
What a clever idea that encourages imagination, too.
=)
Lourie says
My kids did this when they littler too. I enjoyed every minute of it!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
How cute! He’s going to be a creative person, you can see it already….
Jenny says
Is there anything sweeter than the imagination of a child? I love how you nurture his creativity.
He is such a funny little guy! It will be interesting to see where this creative streak takes him in life.
Thanks for a really sweet stop this week on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday’s letter “R”.
A+
Su-sieee! Mac says
I love JDaniel’s imagination! I also love how he helped his friend find his.
myorii says
JDaniel is too cute 🙂 I love his imagination and how he never forgot about his pretend dog. It’s great to watch how amazingly creative our kids can be at this age isn’t it?
Pondside says
Thanks for that wee visit back in time to when I had a little one with such an imagination. Too sweet.
Splendid Little Stars says
ha ha! Kids are so wonderful! and clever! JDaniel took care of Parker very well, too!