When I was in LA with the grands we had a finger painting session.
I tried to get Fox to make patterns in the paint with his fingers. He was more interested in experimenting with the texture of the paint on his fingers. I said you are supposed to rub the paint on the paper and then make patterns in it. he said ,"No, its finger paint its for fingers!" He did enjoy mixing colours on the paper.
Little brother, Banjo, copies everything Fox does. Wet wipes are the best invention since sliced bread.
oh, that must have been a mess! and he's very logical! :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy, that looks like fun. Fox is so smart! I am sure the wet wipes came in handy! Cute photos of your grandsons. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteI like that logic finger paint is for fingers not paper, I think most kids love the feel of the paint on their hands.
ReplyDeleteI can remember as a kid loving to finger paint. I don't even remember if my kids did it or not. Cute photos.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the wet wipes. Another thing that Alannah and I alternate with painting, is drawing with those thick, bright chalks on the driveway. It combines so well with hopscotch - which is PE and number rolled into one. We also draw witches and brooms and cats and make up stories as we go.
ReplyDeleteMmm fun! My grandkis once finger painted with chocolate pudding! I wanted to do that.
ReplyDeleteno finger paint for Grandma? You're squeaky clean :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, thank goodness for wet wipes! That little fox is very bright! Great post, Diane.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to introduce painting.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds rational, fingerpaint is for fingers ha,ha.
ReplyDeleteBless their little hearts :) and you did have fun, I can see that!
ReplyDeletethey look happy, that is what being messy is all about. love the look on Banjo's face
ReplyDeleteFox and Banjo are so cute! Lovely portraits.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Diane, can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to my first grandchild !
ReplyDeleteSo fun to watch them discovering new things! Great memories. You are a fun grandma!
ReplyDeleteMy grandsons would probably doe the same thing, Diane! You were wise to make this an outdoor activity ;)
ReplyDeleteFuture modern Art artists, lol !
ReplyDeleteCute as cute can be those grandsons of yours :) I agree about those wet wipes.
ReplyDeleteChildren have a certain sense of inarguable logic. I guess that's what spawned the phrase 'because I said so'!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they enjoyed that!! You're the best Grandma ever! X
ReplyDeleteI think finger paint is a pretty good invention as well, it's such a shame that it wasn't around when I was a kid. The logic of children is wonderful isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYOU are a BRAVE woman!!! Finger paints....the idea makes me shudder! Any one of my grandchildren would have painted the world...and me. I applaud your bravery.
ReplyDeleteAnd, my, isn't he just precious?