Bubbles

Bubbles have to be one of the best discoveries ever for kids or even adults. There seems to be an endless number of ways to produce them, from teeny tiny groups of them to giant-sized ones that you can stand inside (that kind will come later this summer).
This past week, Isa, Cade, and I played with bubbles on their kitchen island.  I know it sounds like it might develop into a big mess, but it really doesn't! We start by filling the kitchen sink with warm water and an extra dose of dish soap--any kind will do, but I think Dawn works the best. (Dawn also works the best for blowing bubbles outside. It seems to have more elasticity.) Then we scoop the bubbles off the top of the water and move them over to the table. A large, flat frying pan works well to hold them, and we gather any other small cups, spoons or other kitchen items we can find. When the supply of bubbles runs down, all we have to do is run more water into the sink and scoop off some more.  Its terrific fun finding out how the bubbles will fill, squish, pile high and even blow! When it's time to clean up, most of the bubbles have already disappeared.