ABC,,, Layout
I have been wanting to get back to scrapbooking, and Stephen created the perfect opportunity for me the other day. We were drawing and making in my craft room, and Stephen was asking about letters and numbers, so I thought I would give him the chance to write his name. I faintly wrote it out in pencil for him to over write, and I was amazed how accurate and how much concentration he had – the results were great – well I would think that wouldn’t I, he is my son. :).
I grabbed the chance for him to write all of our names, and I created the layout so I wouldn’t lose them.
The journalling explains all, but basically watching Stephen play you would not imagine that he is capable of sitting still and actually having the patience to write – but he is so considered in how he colours its comical (but he mustn’t see you laugh, that spoils the moment). There are usually big deliberations, and contemplations when faced with colouring a character, and the result would be a strategically placed spot/line. A huge anti-climax….
Tom on the other hand (even now still) likes to do everything just right and isn’t happy unless he feels he is good at something – yet, when making, phew, he is like a bull in a china shop. He gets an instant idea runs with it until he’s finished, all within the space of 2 minutes flat. Exhausting to watch….
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it, thanks.
3 Comments
Joan
I love this page Claire and Well done Stephen (didn't he do well). What a good Idea this is it will be with you forever.
Mum xx
acreativeneed
Oh, he's so adorable, and so is his writing!! Love your playful layout and the stitching looks great! What a wonderful memento!
smiles,Deena
Helen
Oh so sweet, clever boy Stephen! He could well have mummy's creative flair!