Or sit and do anything really.
I was a quiet little girl. I’d sit and read books. I’d entertain myself. I’m not saying that I was perfect – but I don’t think I was all that demanding of attention.
Oliver is probably the most like me, and that may be an oldest child thing. But he won’t sit and color or read books. He doesn’t require as much attention as the twins, but he will get into trouble (usually involving dirt) if I don’t keep my eye on him.
But just recently, the most amazing thing happened: Eleanor learned how to color in the lines. Why this would suddenly make her a marathon colorer (ist?)…no idea. But I guess the pride she takes in her new found skill offers some kind of incentive.
I addition to coloring, she is also now drawing people, and gives most of them really mod color blocked outfits. Here are some of my favorites:
She’s in a signature color blocked tunic and is smiling from eyebrow to eyebrow.
She also looks mildly deranged.
But she’s HAPPY!
Because she doesn’t have a green ponytail.
Or arms and legs.
Because she has arms and legs AND hands and feet.
And apparently really good drugs.
In a color blocked tunic.
Yes – that is exactly what you’re seeing down there. The first anatomically correct drawing in the Hood family! I’m so proud… But I did ask how this view was possible when he was so obviously wearing a color blocked tunic.
She didn’t have any answers and didn’t seem to think it made a difference. Then she pointed out that she also gave him a belly button (directly above). I guess it’s her cubist period.
Bonus information!
Eleanor just had her very first dance class.
George wanted me to take his picture too.
I think that’s supposed to be The Robot.
Have a great weekend!
I love, love, love these pictures. And would buy t-shirts of every one. Their smiles stretch OVER and AROUND their eyes! Man, what a great world view she has. And the color blocking is very chic. I think even Tim Gunn would approve. And the sad one is epically sad. She cheered me the heck up in 10 seconds, so thanks for sharing. And the kids, of course, are mongo cute. (Is too a word.)
Matt and I both got a laugh out of the 'boy' picture. Too, too funny. And they are SO cute in their photos! Love them! Miss you guys!
Eleanor has a real sense of style and that also extends to her artwork! I love the photos too.
OMG, those drawings are so awesome. Love your commentary too.
Make sure you keep those drawings!!!
What a color sense and when she draws happy it's HAPPY. The boy picture is hysterical. Christine said she got in trouble in kindergarten for drawing eyelashes on her girls. ( What a teacher that was!) I can't imagine how she would have coped with a PENIS. I love the little ballerina. Maybe it's just the proud Grandma in me but I think her extensions are awesome. George also has his robot moves down pat. What a talented family!
Love you all, Mom
these drawings are complete treasures! i LOVE them and had a good chuckle as well!
hope all is well….
xxxx
Adorable! Just adorable—all of it.
I LOVE the colorblock pictures. My daughter often puts bellybuttons and also knees on her people. It's fine if both are later covered by dresses; it's just important to know the parts are there. Hers tend to have giant, long pony tails with cinnamon roll curls at the ends because all her girls lately are on ice skates, and that is how she shows us that they are spinning around. I would imagine Eleanor's ballet girls (coming soon, no doubt) will have similar motion capture qualities. Isn't it fun?!
PS Oh, yes, t-shirts! Especially of the happy yellow jazz hands one! (or the boy one, or the sad one, if you could come up with really funny captions) You could make a mint, and she could fund college with those shorts. ;)
Some of the best parts of parenting can be chalked up to our children presenting us with their first haphazard anatomically correct drawing! Thank goodness the smiles are bigger than the, well, yeah….
:)
So cute! I love watching how your children's art evolves. And I love the mod color block thing :o)
Ridiculously cute!! I appreciate the anatomically correct boy and the girl on drugs…she does look very happy and shiny. These are so great.
Eleanor growing up so fast! I love her tutu. And George does a mean robot.