Driveway Art

I recently found some seriously amazing sidewalk chalk paint at Sam’s Club and could hardly wait to get the kids outside. Unfortunately, the weather boasted a high of 34 for a week before we finally hit the low 60s, and I was able to take my “cold weather resistant” children outside.

The three kids took over the driveway and created a “coral reef meets space odyssey” mural.  I think it’s interesting to let kids loose with their imaginations. My only stipulations were that they use all the paint in the little cans, and no “potty humor” painting. As much as I appreciate a good bodily function joke, I don’t think my neighbors would enjoy the presentation of these splayed across my driveway. The kiddos agreed to my rules, and took over.

I let the kids have at it, and watched as they brought our driveway to life. Their little conversations melted my heart. With three kids at home all the time, you would think that there might be a bit more contention. These kids constantly amaze me with the obvious love and respect they show each other. There was sharing, team work, and a final product that really made our driveway come alive. I just noticed there is rain in the forecast for next Thursday. I’m hoping the report is wrong, because I am not ready to say goodbye to my driveway art.

I am seriously considering letting them take their work to one wall in the house. That way I can keep their work displayed come rain or shine, but I need to get my hubby on board first.