Poor Emma gets depressed every morning when we take Zoey to school. They may fight non-stop but my girls are extremely close, and they miss each other like crazy when separated.
Today was exceptionally sad on the Emma front. She was moping around talking about “Doey” (she hasn’t quite mastered the ‘z’ sounds yet.)
I knew I had to do something fun with her to cheer up her sad little face.
So we packed up and went to Target (which was scary, since she isn’t wearing diapers any more.)
We bought paint, paint brushes, and nice paper.
The results are gold.
Hand Print Painting With a Two Year Old
Naturally we took this activity outside. I can’t trust her to eat her breakfast without making a mess, paint is something I take very seriously.
I had originally planned on making a specific project, but soon realized Emma was in control.
She wanted to try out all the different colors, and seeing a smile on her face melted me.
How could I say no?
After every new hand print she would pick a new color, and I’d paint a layer on her hand.
It only took one or two times of showing her how to make the hand print until she got it down.
Natural artist!
Of course it wouldn’t be right if she didn’t mix colors together and get it in her hair. That’s what baths are for, and I’m a fun mom so I didn’t stop her!
In the end, she had a beautiful piece of artwork that will be hanging on the fridge until she’s 30.
I can tell she’s really proud of what she created.
I am too.
Now that Zoey is home, they’re back to fighting.
I wish Emma would remember how much they annoy each other when she’s crying for Zoey to come home during the day.
Oh, the joys of parenting.
Nina Say is a slightly geeky, obsessive book collector and huge music fan. She is married to her high school sweetheart, pretends she is a professional photographer and is moderately clumsy.
Awww, she definitely looks happy to have something fun to do! Finger paints are always fun!
She is sooo cute! She did a good job on her hand painting!!
I bet she just loved that, I don’t understand why kids love making messes.
Eeek! How cute is she! And yes, you are a fun mom!
She is adorable! I wish I wasn’t such a control freak and I could let Em make a mess…I just keep thinking about the cleanup…
I love hand print painting. I do it at least once a week with my three year old. She loooooves paint!
My kids love painting with their hands!
Adorableness!! But you are SO FREAKING BRAVE to have her paint in that pretty dress without a smock! LOL!!
What a cool project. I bet you had so much fun doing it!
How sweet. I miss those days of being able to entertain little ones.
That is so adorable! I am not a cool mom, we don’t do messy things because they are messy.
What a sweet post my little one misses the big sisters when they are gone and painting is always a great distraction, I need to let her go crazy with hand painting one of these days.
I remember these good old days when my children were younger. Thank you for sharing.
That’s so funny! I know my kids drive me nuts with their fighting when they’re together, but they really do love each other.
We need to do this! I’m guilty of considering the clothes too often and need to just let loose and have some good ole messy hand-painting fun. 🙂
Those are the best experiences when you let them get messy and hands on. She is beautiful.
This looks like it was such a fun experience. I’d love to do it with my one year old twins.
Very good job Emma. Take control of the situation early so you have Mom right where you want her in the teenage years 😉
Good luck Nina.
Lee
She made a beautiful picture! I’ve been wanting to do so many of the handprint crafts with Sawyer and wondered how it would go! Maybe now I’ll give it a try!
Looks like you all had fun. I love getting messy with the girls.