Thursday, September 8, 2011

Ephemeral

Ephemeral
7" x 9" watercolor

A few weeks ago it was my baby's birthday. He turned three years old. On that day he and I stayed home, just the two of us (now that the older boys are in school all day), and played with all his new toys. And it was the sweetest day I've had in a long time. 

We made a Play-doh lunch and had a Play-doh picnic with his stuffed animals in his new little indoor tent (which was a rather tight fit for me).

We played Spiderman vs. the Green Goblin and Iron Man vs. Dr. Doom (for some reason I was always the villain. He he he). 

We played a real, live version of angry birds, stacking towers of blocks and pigs so we could launch little birds at them and knock 'em down. 

We made birthday cupcakes and licked the beaters. 

We had fun in small and simple things. :)

And later that night, before I tucked him into bed, I held him close and closed my eyes and remembered that three years ago at this exact time I was doing the same thing with a much smaller little boy.

24 comments:

  1. So sweet!! Your painting is beautiful, you do have the most gorgeous models to work with:) Happy Birthday to your little guy! Time goes by so quickly, your guys are lucky to have you as their Mom:)

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  2. Your post made me smile after a long hard day. Happy birthday to.. (uhhh I dont know his name) you son. :)
    And really really sweet little painting. :)

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  3. Your story of the day spent with your son reminded me of when my children and grandchildren were little and the times we spent playing with their toys and how wonderful their imaginations were at that age. Those are some of my fondest memories. The painting of your son is beautiful.

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  4. Oh Crystal, what a beautiful story! And you have truly out-done yourself. His portrait just glows!!

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  5. I remember those days with my children and then my grandchildren. There is nothing quite like those large days in simple moments.
    Then there's your painting, I'm with Studio at the Farm, it glows!

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  6. Another wonderful painting. Glad your sons birthday was so special for you both.

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  7. Aw what a lovely day you had, just as special and precious as your little boy and this lovely painting too. What a blessing.

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  8. I am sure you had a lovely time with your little one.You have outdone yourself, with this one!Great...

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  9. Sweet post, Crystal. So glad your littly guy had a wonderful birthday.

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  10. What a beautiful baby boy... and I believe you have 3 .. Lucky and blessed. love your paintings of them... what a fantastic record you have of your children..
    hugs,
    BJ

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  11. You just put a huuuuuge smile on my face, thats so sweet! talk about an awesome mom <3

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  12. What a wonderful gift for your son (and to yourself) on his birthday! And another beautiful painting that definitely shows his innocence :)

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  13. Sounds like the best day ever! Your painting is just beautiful!

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  14. I am so glad you are treasuring these young years with your children - It goes so quickly! My youngest turns 15 at the end of November and it seems like only yesterday that I just couldn't stop kissing his tiny face! I still try and steal as many as possible, but these days it has to be in secret while his friends aren't looking, lol!
    What a beautiful painting. Each painting you do just seems to get better, even though I never think that could be possible! :0)

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  15. Carrie, You are just phenomenal!!! What more can I say? Just beautiful!

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  16. you are an extraordinary mom. this is just beautiful! you are going to raise some extraordinary children. and this painting is just the icing on this lovely birthday post!

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  17. Your work is off the charts as usuall. Keep on creating.

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  18. Oh wonderful! Such a lovely painting and day with your son.

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  19. You need to print this post up and save it for him one day. The painting is so wonderful, he's a lucky little guy. I love simple joys, they make special memories.

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  20. You're a wonderful Mommy. Never stop playing with them..they grow up so fast!! Absolutely beautiful painting, as always.

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  21. Your portraits are beautiful; they express your love and it comes out through their eyes.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  22. Love this portrait..beautiful,I also love your new header..great work!!

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  23. Hi Crystal. What a beautiful painting and a beautiful description of that special love of a mother and baby!

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