Art class

I will admit it, I do not like allowing the boys to paint for fun.  I really don't!  It is messy and the smells(highly sensitive nose)sometimes make me sick. 

It creates a big headache if it is not nice outside either.  I have to put down a plastic tablecloth, get water, paper towels, make sure they have on old clothes, etc.  You know what I am talking about.

BUT from time to time I do allow it. I simply take a Valium and deal with it.  Just kidding, but I am sure that would help tremendously!!!

I just do some yoga and get in the right frame of mind.  OK seriously sometimes I am a fun mom.

Lately they Matthew has been bugging me to paint during "recess".  I always come up with some reason to say no, but yesterday afternoon they found something Aunt Lissa had given them for Christmas. 


Crayola Hassle FREE Watercolors!!!!

Photo by Crayola.com

Oh WOW do I love these things!!!!  They are perfect for those Messy Marvins. 

The Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors are like regular watercolor paints—without the mess! There are no cups of water to tip over and no paints to spill. The specially designed paint pots contain a bright, solid color that is only activated when you dip in the brush tip. You can even turn them upside-down—they won’t spill or drip!

Cleaning his "brush"

And see that white emery board looking thing next to the paint brush/pens?  That is a little sponge that you wet and as they paint they clean their "brush".  It rinses out very well.

They loved being able to paint yesterday!!!  I am thinking we may now have art class every Wednesday.

Full Disclosure: I have no affiliation with Crayola and they don’t even know I’m writing about them. Just giving my personal opinion about a product I love.