Messy Toddler = Happy Toddler

We thought it would be fun for Abby to try her hand (no pun intended) at finger painting last week. The plan was to go outside, but constant rain kept the fun indoors. We taped some newspaper together, pulled her hair back, and stripped her down. She was unsure at first, then she really got in to it. She has paints from head to toe (including in her ears), but a quick bath afterward took care of it quickly. She's been begging us to do it again, but we are waiting until we get our energy back from the last time.

It starts with a bit of color mixing for the perfect shade.


Green seemed to be the favorite of the day.


An artist never likes to be interrupted.


Luckily, we were able to get most of the paint out of her ear... I think.


Putting the finishing touches on a card for Granny.