I don't really call myself a crafty person. I wouldn't really even call myself creative. But when I began to think about what being creative means, I guess I am. But not in the making crafts or scrap booking kind of way.
I am creative when it comes to cooking and writing. These two things are my 'art' and how I express myself.
My kids on the other hand are very much into arts and crafts. In fact they LOVE it, Hayden especially. Art has always been Hayden's favorite thing at school. He comes home from school with at least 5 different projects that he has worked on during the day. Lately, it is coloring.
Coloring is something that he must do every single day.
And I must say, that he has gotten very good at it.
The babies also love art and coloring to varying degrees. Quinn is really not into it. He is a collector and expresses himself through his collections, today its beads. Jake and Claire on the other hand, LOVE to color. In fact the world, COLOR, was one of their very first words.
Another way, that I was creative in my youth was in the performance arts. I was very much into Drama and Singing. I am happy to report that this apple has not fallen to far from the tree. Hayden has been known on occasion to put on a show.
Now our little family works really well for this because the best part of being the oldest in a family with triplets is that you always have a captive audience.
There is an awesome blog carnival going on in which you can showcase you and your kids art. And not to mention some really cool prizes. Go check it out.
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Hayden is AMAZING at coloring! Oh my goodness!
I wish that I could get Joseph more interested in art- it is such a valuable way to express yourself.
Any tips?
He is quite the little coloring man, isn't he? He doesn't look that old, either! I had to laugh at his "captive" audience! I loved it!
Wow, Hayden really colours so well. And you are a very creative writer.
He is a fabulous color-er. And I love his magic trick hehe
He does a wonderful job with his coloring. What a cool little kid stage!
I am creative but I am not artsy fartsy. My kids are but not me.
Love this post and the video is too cute! Also, thanks for posting about We heart Art. I was just getting ready to post a picture that my daughter drew today. can't wait to play along. Love your blog and the title.
My son keeps saying "YAAAAAY!" now after watching the video :) You have some crafty kids for sure!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your kids are adorable. I love watching kids be creative...love the look on Hayden's face as he is coloring.
Four kids under four...Three under two...wow you are one busy mom! Just the thought makes me want to take a nap.
OK. I've read your profile, I've poked around your blog, I've read your posts and watched some of the video clips.
The kids are gorgeous and you are clever at keeping them both simulated, engaged and, most importantly: occupied.
Now I need a nap.
Wow..your son has got talent. And your little ones are precious.
Im following now...cant wait to read more!
Have a great day!
Wow! You have some awesome talent in your family! We heart art here too! And I'm with you...my art lies in the keeping of the home!
wonderfully coloring by hayden!
Love the coloring and the performance. I use to make my brothers watch me 'act'. Coloring and crafts have saved us many a rainy day recently!
I love the concentration on Hayden's face as he's coloring in that first picture!! He's very good at it, too!!
I especially loved his magic show...was that a bug he made fly out of there? I so wish we lived closer to one another...I have a feeling our kids would have a blast together!!!
Hayden is VERY good at colouring!!!
My Ella likes to colour in... on the walls, her toys, her books, the carpet, the fridge, her face, her clothes.... anything really except for the appropriate paper!!
Aidan made me watch that video 15 times!! He just kept saying...AGAIN!!!!
I love the one with your son "performing" to his audience of babies in exersaucers!
I am coming back to tell you
1) Triplets!?! Rock star!
2) At 29? Same age as me? Double Rock star!
3) Forget the clay, it grinds REALLY well into carpet!
Excellent coloring at such a young age. I am totally impressed. Yes, art comes in many forms. You have a very creative family, for sure.
I don't think I've seen another little boy love coloring. Usually they don't want to bother and you're right - he's good at it!
My 2-yr old Charmer loved his little magic trick. We had to watch it over and over! ;p
WOW - he's a better colorer than ME! Very impressive!!!!
I love the puppet shows. I used to do that for my brother and sister... I wish I still could.
I love the puppet show Hayden is putting on.
Woah, is it sad that your son colors better than me?
Jen, thanks for the kind words about my photos.
Thanks for stopping by and helping me celebrate my sits day today! I had ginormous fun.
So cute. I don't think I could handle triplets but at least they would entertain each other.
how did i know that hayden would def run the show?? soooooo cute! i love that kid.
LOL, I like Haden's magic trick. :)
Wow, he does a great job coloring! Your kiddos are so cute :)
He's a good little artist! We heart art do and it's a big part of our days!
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