Retta, the little artist, wants to be painting at least 3 hours a day. I support her need and make sure she always has the materials and time she needs.
Of late, if left alone, she starts painting her body. Great projects have been ending in frustration. I finally covered the living room in paper, poured different colored paint on a cookie sheet, and let her step in it and walk over the paper. Aren't I a genius? This would certainly take care of her need to paint herself.
Then, I looked over and Retta was standing in the cookie sheet painting the tops of her feet and starting up her legs. So much for my genius abilities!!
I just needed to LISTEN.
RETTA WANTS TO PAINT HER BODY.
So off we went, up the stairs, half-painted child and cookie sheet and into the tub she went. Go for it!
You should have heard the glee. She spent a long time on the hair. As we washed the paint down the drain, she was ecstatic. "Look at all the colors, look at all the colors."
Does anyone see body art in Retta's future?
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It brings me soo much joy that you are able to let these kids grow in imagination and allow their spirits to come through. I almost cried when I read this email. I am so proud of you as my mother but more for being such an amazing mother to my brother and sister. What JOY!!!!
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