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I'm not sure WHERE she gets it…
I know, I know, we all say our kids are talented, more so than any other kids, because that’s what we do. It’s our JOB as parents to make sure the world knows our kids are so much better than yours, and yours and yours and WAY better than yours over there so don’t even THINK about comparing them to mine!
So, this entry will probably not come as a surprise, at all. Because Peppermist? Is WAY talented and artistic!
Check it out: Auntie had the idea that she wanted to make her kids masks this year – paper machete, using balloon forms, and giving the kids the masks they wanted. Knowing that Peppermist loves all things artistic, she asked for her help. Every day after school last week saw Peppermist and Auntie elbow deep in balloons, paper machete, paper plates, and paints.
While Auntie had the ideas, she gets frustrated and had problem making the forms. Peppermist to the rescue! She figured the forms, made the masks, and helped with the paint.
The end results? A very happy Frog, Pelican, and Jackass -DMan’s in 7th grade, he couldn’t resist the joke. 🙂
In the end, they even managed enough time for one VERY colorful Zebra for Peppermist herself. I’m not crafty in any way – my artistic ability is passable at best, though I love dabbling in photoshop, photography, and even drawing by hand on occasion. So in looking at these masks? Color me impressed – BIG time!
What artistic things does YOUR teenager do? When’s the last time you took a look, and told them they were amazing? G’on. Don’t be shy. They might roll their eyes at you, but secretly, they’ll be pleased.
Happy November!
….how the heck is it November already?! GAH. I know I say that every year, but SERIOUSLY, time, what with the fast forward? It’s been a busy weekend around here, what with parent teacher conferences, two days off school, AND Halloween, too. With all of that comes November, and two of my favorite events of […]
On Second Hand Smoke PSAs:
After hearing the same PSA on the radio several times on a short ride across town: PSA Announcer: Second hand smoke kills. Peppermist: (irritated) So does MY HAND if I smack you hard enough. PLAY SOMETHING ELSE! Me: (HAHAHAHAHAHA)
Sometimes, it gets a little LOUD IN HERE.
In my family, when the women get together, the men often joked (lamented, complained, laughed) that if they wanted to be heard they had to speak fast and LOUD in order to get a word in edgewise. It wasn’t entirely untrue – my sister, mom and I can certainly talk quite fast, and quite loud […]
SYTYCD: top 20 Intro Performances!
Oooooooooooh how I love SYTYCD! And the crop of finalists we have this year is simply OUTSTANDING! We’re in for a great season, I can tell! I love the way they added the performance show as well. It gives us a little more insight on the dancers, they’re styles and what they’re good at! Comparatively […]
