Dear Little Artists,
I want you to know how much I adore each of you—this is something you can always count on. One of you, who shall remain nameless, has already figured out my little secret game where I whisper, “I love you so much,” in your ear. I see that eye roll, but guess what? I’ll keep saying it—over and over again—because it never gets old for me. One day, you’ll likely find yourself doing the same with your own kids.
Now, let’s shift gears for a moment. I need to have a heart-to-heart with you about something important—your artwork. As we gear up for another school year, with one of you heading off to preschool and another starting kindergarten (yikes!), I can’t help but think about all the projects you’ll bring home: those family trees, pumpkins, snowmen, and colorful bunnies.
Here’s the thing: while I treasure each masterpiece you create with those wonderfully messy little hands, we’re quickly running out of space to display all of it. I mean, I’m talking about the fridge, walls, cork boards, desks, and yes, even the floors and random corners of our home. It’s time to slow down the production line just a bit!
Let’s be real—some of those creations, while special to you, simply don’t need to be kept forever. You know the ones I mean: those nearly blank sheets with a few faint doodles or those glittery scraps that seem to magically stick to my feet. And just so you know, if you find some artwork in the recycling bin, yes, I did that on purpose. Our “filing cabinet” tends to be our trash can, I’m afraid.
Don’t frown at me just yet! One day, you might appreciate this. Trust me, you wouldn’t want to be burdened with a mountain of art that takes up space in your future home. I remember my own childhood when Grandma saved every single piece of my artwork, and when I got older, I had no idea what to do with all those boxes full of memories. They were fun to look through, sure, but in the end, they took up a lot of space!
Now, there will definitely be some pieces that are keepers. How about we make a deal? I promise to be more thoughtful about what I toss. If there’s something you really want to keep, we can set up a rotation system. Let’s say once a month, we can decide what to save. If it’s still important after its display time, we can take a photo of it and save it digitally. This way, we’ll keep a record that doesn’t fade over time. If you feel inspired later on, you can even get crafty with those digital images!
What do you think? Are you up for this arrangement? I can’t wait to see all your future creations, but just know that I can’t save them all.
With all my love,
Mom
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