the nude period

Recently, I got fed up when I threw out another set of bath squirters because, instead of squirting water, they started squirting some disgusting, black nastiness out into the tub. This has happened after a few months with every set of bath squirters we've ever gotten. So, after the last set, I went out looking for some other bath options. We already have a set of water flutes that Sam got for Christmas which dry out nicely, but the whole scenario gets old when I'm constantly adjusting the water levels in them and sitting next to the bath reading a card of music so I can tell the kids which color flute to blow in at what time to successfully play Old MacDonald. (I completely regret my decision to ever show them that the music cards existed...they would have been just as happy without them!) So, when I noticed a set of bath crayons while browsing one day, I was pretty excited at what that might mean for bath time in our house.

And I couldn't have been more right. The kids are now producing their finest artwork on the walls of the shower instead of on paper. I'm a little sad that the masterpieces get washed down the drain at the end of each bath, but at least I have their complete cooperation while I'm washing their hair because they are completely distracted by what they are working on. They say every artist goes through stages...as you see below, my children are in their Nude Period.


Sam's first mural:

He even wrote everyone's names by himself!

Grace's first mural:

Too busy to take time out to smile for the camera!