He likes bones; skeletons to be exact. He has since he was little (well, even smaller than now) and has a skeleton hanging off the back of his bedroom door. In addition, he has a stuffed skeleton -- something he totally loves. So, I guess that we shouldn't have been too surprised the other day when he announced something important about his own bones. Here's how it went down:
Duncan: Mom and Dad, I have something to tell you.
Me: We're listening.
Duncan: When I get older than now and die.
[Erik and I look at each other a little alarmed.] Me: Uh-hu?
Duncan: I want my bones to go into a museum.
Erik and Me: (Giggling and surprised) Okay.
Duncan: But, I don't want the other stuff. No skin or other stuff. You know, just the bones.
Me: Well, you have plenty of time before that all happens and I'm sure someone will make sure your bones get into a museum.
Duncan: And, I want a plaque.
Erik: Oh?
Duncan: Yeah, with my name.
Me: Okay. Your bones in a museum and bronze name-plate.
Duncan: Yeah. That's what I want.
To be sure, that was not the conversation I expected. But then, Duncan is not your typical little five-year-old either. He's full of surprises and his expectations astonish us at every turn. What a fun little person to have for a son!
I am LOVING the Painting Layers class taught by Misty Mawn. And, it's interesting (at least to me), when I really get into it -- painting the layers, forgetting where I am -- I start doing things that I used to do when I water-colored (eons ago) like reach for the sponge (automatically) as a tool. Color mixing, using brushes, and so forth is clearing away the brush that has grown along some of those neurological pathways, I think. It is very cool! Add to that all of the awesome things I'm learning and you have an amazing experience (thanks again, Misty)!
I love working with Duncan and Erik to make Duncan's Halloween costumes. It's always cool to hear what Duncan wants and to work through the vision of that. Plus, I love coming up with ideas (with Erik) about how to bring the vision to reality.
This year, the goal was a rocket ship -- complete with American flags. The materials included a form for making a concrete piling, acrylic paint, reflective tape, some Sharpies (I know, I'm always using the Sharpies), print outs of the flags, foil, duct tape (lots of duct tape), and some material to make the flames. By the look on Duncan's face, I think we hit the mark.
Happy Halloween Little Dude!
I love walking Duncan to school. It's a chance for us to get out, get some exercise, and visit with our friends as we walk. Every now and then, you find little gifts for the teacher along the way, too...
