Eric, painting at 18 months. I have always tried to get "down and dirty" when playing with my kids. We make messes often. Whatever medium necessary....play dough, glitter, markers, dress up clothes piled high, and yes, dirt. It's fun to use a stick to write your name in the dirt. It's fun to carry it around and pretend its birthday cake, too. I used to work full time as a teacher.  |
| When I was working, Papa John watched Eric two days a week. This is a picture of Eric getting "down and dirty." Yes, you see eggs, sugar, flour, and a baking pan. He tried to make chocolate chip cookies!! Where was Papa John? He had the CAMERA!! |
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| Here is Ella and Cailin painting. I can't believe its only been five short years. I am an "at home mommy" now. Still, we make messes. Cailin is doing a great job learning her ABCs. Books, crafts, songs, and treasure hunts! Baking, too....but Mommy is in charge of that! I feel so very blessed. |
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| Time is flying by. This is a picture of the 2009 school year kicking off for Eric, as a kindergartner. |
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| And now the 2010 school year is fully under way! I am in desperate need of getting messy at the beach! The weather is amazing!! Now, if I could only make the time!! |
