Today during homeschool with Zeke, I joined in the coloring. I haven't colored for many years. It is absorbing and fun. I found myself hunching down and focusing on this relatively simple task. Conversation flowed. Do you remember the conversations you'd have with your siblings or classmates while you were coloring? Do you stay in the lines? Do you scribble or make your lines parallel and even? Do you vary the intensity of the color? How many years has it been for you?
The girls even got into the act. They were allowed into the kitchen after school finished. What did they want to do? Color! [Annie must think the purple crayon is food. She colored her face.]
DFC: The shelf in the entertainment center where books had accumulated. The board books went to the girls' room; the paper books went to Zeke's room.
16 years ago
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My conversation with coloring friends consisted of, Stay on your side!
Doesn't sound very nice but it was necessary.
Paul: I shared not only a room, but also a bed with my older sister for many, many years. We used to regularly draw lines [real and imaginary] in the room. A big offense was "she's in my air!"
Actually I love to color with my kids. Many years ago I bought myself a Velveteen Rabbit coloring book and a 50 pack of colored pencils. I work in the book a little at a time--the kids don't get to color in this one. It's very relaxing to me and a nice creative outlet. Enjoy!!
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