Voluntary Art!

Every morning, before he can do anything fun - like TV, IPAD, computer, play outside, go to work with daddy, etc. . . Joshua has to do his "homework."  His homework is pretty simple.  I dictate words for him to write.  He can choose how he wants to write them.  We have done sidewalk chalk, shaving cream, watercolors, and regular paper and pencil so far this summer.  After he writes his words he can choose whether he wants to write one sentence or read a book.  Writing is his definite weakness.  His math skills are pretty good.  His reading is OK.  His writing and art skills. . . need a little boost.  Like most things we are not great at, he detests writing and art!  Never, ever in the history of his life in America has he volunteered to write, draw, paint, or color.

Until today!

Today he wanted to write a sentence.  He wrote "Jone (Johnny) is dum (dumb)."  He always tries to get a reaction.  My reaction was, "I had a different sentence in mind.  I was going to suggest you write 'Baby Wyatt is cute.'  I figured that way you could learn how to spell your nephew's name."

He responded, "OK!  And I will paint a picture of baby Wyatt, too.  Then I can give it to Krissy when she stops."

And He did!!!  With a smile!!!

He even used multiple colors.  You have no idea how HUGE this is!  (Truly!)

The orange is baby Wyatt in his crib.
 The rest is adding colorful details because his teacher said that is what you do with art.

Baby Wyatt, you have absolutely NO idea just how significant this artwork is!  Your Uncle Joshua loves, loves, loves you, baby boy.  A whole lot.