let them SHINE!

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ~ Pablo Picasso

I can still vividly remember the day! I was picking my son up from preschool (many years ago) and another mom was there with me. Her child came out of the classroom first and handed her an art project that he had worked on. She took it from him and made a comment to me that changed my world to this day! She said, "UGH! Another piece of junk!" She then took the piece and threw it in the trash, right in front of me. I was stunned and my heart sank to the ground. I felt so bad for that child. How could she have thought that? I just couldn't understand.

My three children have brought home numerous "works of art" over the years ( I have several plastic totes in the attic to prove it!) I have always loved what they brought to me and the look in their eyes as they present it to me is priceless. Currently I display their work all around the house. Magnets on doors provide a nice canvas for displaying what is current. Some hangs in almost every room of the house, even the basement. I don't invest in pricey paintings when I have my own three budding artist to show off! I know they feel so proud, and they should!