Tuesday art class

Tuesday is Art Class day. A day that some of my friends from church, their kids, and I with my brood-get together and learn all things artsy! I love doing anything crafty, and my kids enjoy being out of the house for a few hours. Everyone is happy!

Today we painted T-shirts. We used the "freezer paper" method, and if you don't know what that is-you should have been there to learn! If you don't live near me, you are forgiven and can google it-Super Easy. All the kids picked out what they wanted to have on their shirts, stencils were drawn & cut (mom duty), then ironed onto the shirts (again, mom duty), and finally they were ready to be painted. This is what excited the kids the most, and was so much fun to watch. They all were so creative with how things were going to be painted, and really-that's what this class is all about. Getting the creative juices flowing. There were little kids painting camouflage! (You know I spell checked that word!) The shirts all turned out FABULOUS! I will have pictures once I get them e-mailed to me, because I'm a nerd who forgot her camera. 

I'm seriously considering painting the planets that Ben did on his shirt, and hanging it as a picture in his and Nick's room. It's very cute, and educational. I did outline and paint the faces, but he painted the planets and did a fantastic job. I adore this shirt. In fact, I liked all the shirts that were done, and I think everyone else did to. There were some ambitious things picked (military helicopters, guitar, eagle.......) but they all turned out great. I really love doing this class, and want to thank these mom's-you know who you are-for giving me the chance to do it. So much fun! Plus, I get to spend time with some completely awesome ladies for a few hours a week. I can't complain.

Side note: I need to say-I have to start going easier on my kids about their not remembering stuff day to day because I dropped myself to an all-time low in "stupid things I should remember, but don't" today. What, you ask did I forget? That would be my purse.........on top of the car........again. This time luckily, Alan was right there and ran to the car to grab it for me. He was even nice, and didn't say anything to me when he was handing it in to me. Sometimes there just are no words. I told him a quick, and quiet "Thank you", while hanging my head in shame. I mean, really.....

I think I just need to actually get some sleep. Then I would be able to have a clear head, and hold a thought together for more than 5 seconds. But then again, I could be wrong. There might actually be something to this "Mommy Brain" I seem to have going. I usually refer to it as "Pregnancy Brain", but that's not possible anymore. I think once my brain realized I had had a fourth kid, when it was already overworked trying to remember things for three, it took a permanent leave of absence. I just wish it gave me some notice. I will not be giving it a very good referral when called and asked about it's performance, while it's trying to take up residency with someone else-I'll tell you that!

He was supposed to be asleep, but since he wasn't he came in handy as a display board.