Our Little Blue's Clues Art Project

This morning I decided to start a little art project with Gavyn. Lately, he has been in love with Blue's Clues. He (attempts to) sing the theme song, says "Blue's Clues!", and this morning he saw a paw print on Emma's box of litter and said, "Mommy! A clue, a clue!" So I started to search for some Blue's Clues things on eBay. I chose to bid on a Blue stuffed animal (but lost), looked for a suitable Handy Dandy Notebook, and looked at a few Blue's Clues DVDs. Unfortunately, the notebook that I wanted was a little too pricey since it was an original one. So I dug up my colored pencils and decided I'd make him one.

It's way more original and he got to play with it right away. We also went to WalMart to look for a Blue stuffed animal and some Blue's Clues DVDs. I thought for sure we'd be able to find SOMETHING there... But apparently Blue's Clues has been obsolete since SpongeBob took over. So we ended up buying him a Nick Jr. DVD which had one whole Blue's Clues episode. At least it came with some Wonder Pets and Dora the Explorer also. So he is currently laying down for a nap and watching his new Blue's Clues episode.

I probably wouldn't have bought this one had I known it was Joe and not Steve. Steve is so much better than Joe. I couldn't find any crayons so I let him draw with a green colored pencil, haha. Since I haven't updated in about a week, I have yet to tell you the poop story from the other day. Gavyn was supposed to be napping the other day, and I periodically go in and check on him while he is in his room to make sure that he's actually napping and not just sitting in there and playing with toys. So I walked into his room to discover my little two-year-old covered in poo.

There was poo smeared all over his hands, on his TV, and on his dresser. He had reached into his diaper and decided to finger paint with his poop apparently. Gavyn, I understand that you're the creative type and you like to draw and paint and everything, but really? Really?! I immediately put him in the bath tub and got to scrub the poop off of everything. It seems like every time anything happens involving poop (i.e. this incident, Emma pooping and dragging her butt on our beige carpet, etc.) James is at work and I'm at home.

This was I get to call him and complain while he laughs and says, "I'm sorry" while I clean up the nasty poop. I only have one day off where he works and I do not. This day just so happens to be a Monday. So the next time someone asks you if you have "a case of the Mondays", what they actually mean is "Are you having a poopy day?" Today has been a good day. Tonight I'm making some homemade sesame chicken. I know it probably won't measure up to the Chinese restaurants but I'm hoping it'll be a whole new level of delicious.

Well, there's only 28% left on my laptop battery, and no, I don't feel like plugging it in right now. I have approximately 10 minutes to finish this paragraph, check my email, and reply to Lauren's message on Facebook and then I'm outtie. I think I'll start doing more arts and crafts with Gavyn. If I get <--- that smile out of him each time, it will make it all worth it. Plus, I like exploring my creative side, too! One of the many reasons being a teacher would be so amazing. :) Eh, 19% left.