Messy art

I've been thinking a lot about the write-ups I need to do for the photography studio we visited, as well as what I'm going to do for the assignment for the final. I've also been thinking about how Jake and I have incorporated art into our lives the past few years, particularly the messes that my love of art supplies has allowed. And THAT is more interesting to write about, so here I am. :)

Jake figured out pretty quickly that I couldn't say no to him when it comes to buying books, art supplies, and educational items. (Does this make me a good mom, or a push-over? Talk amongst yourselves.)

He also figured out that if I turned my back or got involved with folding laundry he could use his art supplies the way HE wanted to.

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So once upon a time (he was 3, I think), I bought Jake some foam Christmas trees at Michael's, along with cute little decorations for them. I turned my back one day and he scattered ALL the little foam pieces all over the floor. I was in shock when I saw it - there's that moment when you go . . . OMG, did that REALLY happen? Usually these kinds of messes, I walk away from until I feel like cleaning them. Those foamies probably stayed on the floor for hours LOL.

Another thing I do when I'm shocked is take pictures - because I know I'm going to think it's funny later. So this image is what I posted on my blog about it that night.

And these pictures . . . holy cow these make me giggle. Jake had a little desk and chairs next to my computer desk in our dining room when he was 2, and I gave him free reign with crayons and stickers. I was CONSTANTLY finding him coloring on the walls and even the side of the counters. It was kind of hilarious. I particularly like the look on his face in these pictures - like what? why are you looking at me like that? He was being very deliberate and working hard!

The writing on the left side of the page (this is a scrapbook page) says "Jake showed an interest in art at an early age. Or something. Jan. 2005." heh.