Saturday, April 10, 2010

Night Day at the Museum

When Austin was recently on Spring Break from school, we decided to visit our local art museum.

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We spent the morning walking through galleries, pointing to pictures, talking about colors, and showing Austin his first Monet!!!

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Honestly, I was a bit surprised that he seemed to enjoy a "grown-up" art museum, but I want to try to make the most of every opportunity with Austin - to explore his talents, to allow him to dream, to encourage him to find his passions in life.

We found a toy table where Austin could build his own "sculpture," and he was thrilled.

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I sat on a bench for at least thirty minutes while Austin played - putting different pieces in different places to make the "perfect" piece of art.

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"Look, mom!" He said as he turned around his piece. I just made one beautiful piece of art!"

He doesn't lack for self-confidence or pride in his work.

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As we left the museum heading back towards our car, Austin looked up at the "real sculpture."

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"Yes," he said to himself under his breath. "Their sculpture almost looks as good as mine."

I enjoyed our day at the art museum, sweet boy, and I cannot wait to see what you create next!

1 comment:

3 chicks and a dude said...

he is just the cutest! i love those little wooden gadgety (like that's a real word) toys! not sure my girls really get them, but it's fun to see what little guys do with them!