Makeup Artists

I try hard to not to allow secular media (music, television, etc.) to be too much of a focus on Sunday. Yes, I do play some Disney (music and movies like Mary Poppins) on occasion, but I really try to play spiritual music and I'm loving the new Scriptures on DVD/internet, and other videos that we've got in our collection (Thanks Grandma!)

This morning, after Zoë couldn't convince me that she needed to watch TV or listen to her mp3 player (I said she didn't have any church music on there, and she asked why didn't I put some on?), she decided to get out her own watercolor paints and her paint pad. She got to work. Megan saw the fun and decided to join, which means, of course, that Miranda was quickly clamoring to join as well. I wonder if Veronica will be a "Me, too!" kid... or if she'll be more on her own...

Anyway, I guess I need to sew another paint smock for Miranda. She, of course, made the biggest mess (but was the only one not wearing church clothing). Oh, and I think she likes makeup. This isn't her first encounter with "touching up" her features, but it certainly shows some skill. Remember, she isn't even 2 yet!

But, of course, after Megan saw that Mom didn't completely freak out about Miranda's makeup skills, she decided she could try her hand at it, too:

Thankfully, the paints are "washable" and came (mostly) off their skin. We'll see what happens to Miranda's jammies. Still, it was a worth-while activity that kept them occupied until it was time for church. Whew! Now, if I could just find something that didn't require supervision so I could get a shower and get lunch ready before it's time to go. I am still wondering what I'll do when I have to get myself and Veronica ready as well as the three other girls. Hmmmmm.... tiem will tell!