Linsey, the oldest of our three girls, has the natural ability to make things go her way. I will often give she and her sister a snack or a prize, then, the next time I turn around, Linsey has convinced Hannah to trade. Or do Linsey's chores for her. Or give her the rest of her candy. She can talk her into anything . The funny thing is, like most younger siblings, Hannah seems happy with her servitude most of the time. What Linsey doesn't understand is why this same method doesn't work on adults - namely, me. The other day, while looking through a magazine, she saw the "mini me" dolls, and decided she had to have one for Christmas (her list has been on the fridge since September). Blond hair, blue eyes, freckles, matching outfits - what's not to love? Our conversation went like this: "Please, Mom?? It's what I REALLY REALLY want!" "You don't even like dolls!" "That's because I don't have this one! I w...
I love her blonde curls!! It is so worth letting your child get dirty every once in a while!
ReplyDeleteAh, yours too is an artist! So cute! Always love the mess that comes with creativity! So worth it! :)
ReplyDeleteI too have a phobia about messes, however I want my kids to be creative which sometimes means a mess. Love the gloves.
ReplyDeletePriceless memories! I wish I could have been there to paint with her. She makes it look so fun. Painting was one of my favorite things to do as a child when my mom would ignore the mess and let me get creative. And I love the photo slideshow of the girls in their hats. Happy Wordless Wednesday! Candace
ReplyDeleteHappy wordless Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous photos. I totally agree let those kids get out there and be creative, because if we don't encourage them who will. I also love that curly hair.
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