Magic Marker Monday — Signs Of An Artist…

"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."

~Pablo Picasso

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Remember how I told you that few of weeks ago, Jacqui had begun learning how to write? Well, her interest in writing notes has now given way to creating signs. She posts them everywhere. On everything. Every time I turn around, another public notice has gone up. Like the one you see above. "No Little Brother."

Charming, eh?

I asked her why her little brother was crying in the picture that she drew.

"'Cause dat's wat's gonna happen if he goes in my room an' touches enny of my fings ah-ginn!"

I try logic. "Has it occurred to you that your little brother won't be able to read your sign?"

"Not my problem dat he's ill-libber-ate."

"He's not illiterate. He's two."

"Dat's not my problem ee-vur."

I believe I see the signs of a long week ahead. Let the games begin…

What about you? What has your little artist been up to lately?

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