Saturday, May 17, 2008

So That's How She Sees Me


This is a portrait of me. Grace brought it to me while I was folding laundry.


"Who is this?" I asked.


"It's you, Mom!" I must interject here that I just love watching Grace when she shows me her work. Her voice and smile and body language convey this unabashed, innocent, non-competitive pride and excitement in her accomplishment.


Anyway, back to the drawing.


Considering the way photographs of me turn out (have you noticed there aren't any of me here?), I am a huge fan of this artistic rendering. Rosy cheeks, slight smile, skinny legs, 12 fingers...


Made my day.

5 comments:

  1. This picture is so precious! What a darling little artist you have in your family. I'm glad she drew a smile, though slight.

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  2. It looks like she thinks your arms can be anywhere and do anything in the world. It's true. Mom's arms and mom's eyes are true mysteries.

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  3. So adorable!!!! Not 5 minutes ago I opened my notebook and found some drawings Grace made for me and I got a little tear in my eye.
    Love you and Grace.

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  4. You have always had skinny legs!!

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