Sometimes there are brief little moments that stop me mid day and cause me to reflect, catch my breath or just smile. It’s that feeling that you get when your cheeks feel a bit warm and your heart starts to beam with pride at something that someone else does or says that you think (or you hope) relates to you.
The other day while Liv was painting outdoors – brush in one hand, smudge of paint on cheek – I happened on one of those moments. I was finishing up my work day inside when Liv yelled back to the kitchen that I must come and see her masterpiece. I brought my camera for kicks, and as soon as I stepped out those doors and on to the deck to see her little hands at work I felt that pinch of joy.
It’s probably a preschooler thing across the board, but when Liv paints I am so happy. Having a creative knack is a serious pro in my book, one that I think that she gets primarily from her daddy’s side of the family.
But it wasn’t so much that she thinks painting is really cool at the ripe old age of two that made me so happy in that moment, it was actually that I recognized – almost to a t – the little piece of art that she was creating.
I’ve come to two conclusions. The first is that Liv loves our art time together and is maybe even inspired into copying her momma (cue the warm cheeks feeling). The second is that I paint like a two-year-old.
I’m cool with either. And maybe it’s just mom goggles that have me all sentimental over a painting that Liv quickly set aside, ready and waiting for a new blank canvas, but this Liv drawing is going up on the wall asap.
PS Now this is what I call going green on the creative level – upcycled washing machine drum?
I guarantee you both paint better than I do! But, seriously, that sounds like it was a sweet moment. It’s always fun to see little bits of yourself in your kids as they grow up.
Those moments seem to come and go SO fast! I was happy to capture this one on the camera – completely by accident.
Oh, how sweet to have a piece of artwork painted by Liv, inspired by mommy. It is a treasure of the heart. ~sniff~
Awww love this! They are little sponges :-) you both did a great job. Aunt Jo would love a painting by ms liv for her wall :-)
Hi Morgan, I love reading your blog! Your posts always put a smile onto my face. Your growing family is adorable and Liv & Taylor are so lucky to have such a sweet and talented Mama!
Cara, thank you so much for your note, it’s really wonderful to hear from you. We’re thinking of you guys up in Portland and hoping that you’re loving your new town! Take care!
Is it strange that I feel all warm and fuzzy with you? I love to do art projects with my nieces (I don’t have babies of my own). Our times together are some of my most treasured memories.
Art projects with kids are the BEST. They are so creative and so naturally uninhibited. I love it.