Our Virtual Refridgerator

One of the really fun things I like about being online is that we get to share with you all the art that the kids churn out and stick to our fridge - or rather, would if they could find an unoccupied magnet.

In the very beginning our intent was to scan or photograph for future posterity whatever drawings, paintings, photos, or sculpture the kids created. Of course, we could try to keep the original creations, but in all practicality they weren't likely to survive for any length of time without a lot of extra work.


Steve and Blue - Crayon on photocopy stock, by Melissa, age 5
Orginally uploaded by SyntaxError


Steve and Blue - Pencil crayon on tractor-feed printer stock, by Melissa, age 6
Orginally uploaded by SyntaxError

The next logical step of course was to set up a flickr account just for the kids to post their art to. It started out as a bit of a joke, which grew with some semi-serious art commentary and analysis. However, as time has passed the site has taken on a new dimension because as you view the photos in chronological order, it is pretty obvious how well Melissa and Michael are progressing.


Down the slide - Crayon on photocopy stock, by Michael, age 4
Orginally uploaded by SyntaxError


Boy with crown - Marker on tractor-feed printer stock, by Michael, age 4
Orginally uploaded by SyntaxError

Stated another way, what started out initially as another kind of 'brag' page has turned into something more - another window into how our M's are growing and learning. Wow!