Lorelei has an unquenchable thirst for creativity. She'll find anything--anything--and transform it into a piece of art. So I knew it was time to nurture this budding gift with a trip to the Nelson Atkins Museum.
Rodin had an exhibit on display.
The kids had to ponder it for a bit.
Lulu brought along her clipboard and sketched the real-life mummy. They were so excited to learn mummies were not just the stuff of Scooby-Doo books. Pure fascination was sparked in this moment.
Our Gryffin is named for a mythological creature: half eagle, half lion.
Lion for bravery and loyalty.
Eagle for freedom.
I adore his name, and had to grab a lion pick in honor of it.
Lorelei poses beside a Rodin.
"Look, Lorelei! Boobs!" he'd say, pointing out every pair. Then Lorelei would hide behind each statue and chuckle at all their bare backsides. We had a little talk about how artists often portray the human form because it's really beautiful, and how museums were a place requiring decorum.
They finally settled down after a few disapproving glares.
I enjoy watching stuffy people become slightly irritated by the forthrightness of kids.
They just have a way of keeping it real.
(Now if I can engender the same decorum and respect while I bathe, instead of being pelted by kids with nerf guns, Mark leading the charge. I don't care how many candles are lit, unsuctioning a nerf bullet from my backend simply isn't my idea of a relaxing bath. Just FYI, Mark.)
What a great idea! From the looks of their smiles, I think they LOVED exploring art! Darling kiddos!
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