We came home, put on our sunscreen and headed out to the backyard and playstructure - and I let them get messy. The 3 of us painted the playstructure, and they had sooooo soooo much fun - Kyle kept running around yelling "I paint, I paint!". All they wanted was some time to be creative, and this allowed them that freedom. When we were done, we came inside and they had a much needed bath!
A few pictures from our afternoon outside
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| Kyle with his paintbrush, Jules and Ky painting, and the mommy aftermath |
Awww! I love it! You are so right :) We do need to let kids be messy sometimes! I often forget this. I HATE mess, but kids learn by doing and painting (preferably outdoors like how you did with your kids) is great way to have hours of fun!
ReplyDeleteI hate when the kids get messy in the house, and with the nice weather it was perfect!
DeleteYes, It comes in to memory some of my son's moments when he was much younger. Off course I am a dad and pay less attention to the looks and much more to safety. I like to safe time for mother as she does the laundry tasks.
ReplyDeleteBut boy can they look messy,ha ha ha laughing!
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Deletehaha how fun! I try to hold myself back and let the kids get messy like that every so often as well ;) lol. It's the best way for them to interact and learn!
ReplyDeletethey had so much fun, we did it again on the holiday monday!
DeleteI don't know if I could handle all the mess, yet, I know how important play is. What a good idea you had to have a little fun!
ReplyDeleteoutside is always best for me....really easy clean up
DeleteOh messy... I stay clear. But I have never thought of finger paint and play center, sound like a great idea! I got both here! Thanks we will try it! Then hose off after!
ReplyDeleteour play structure is wooden. Hubby was originally going to stain it, but I told him to leave it natural and let the kids paint it as time went on....
Deletesuch a cool mom!!!!
ReplyDeleteaww, thanks
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