I am so totally pooped right now. This is the first time I’ve sat down all day. I’ve been running errands, canning salsa (more on that tomorrow), catching up on email and helping Sam with his homework. Because of this, I don’t have energy for writing a thought-provoking post. So, it seems as good a time as any to share with you some of the artwork my kids and I have been producing lately.

Sam’s work almost always amazes me. His drawings display a superb sense of proportion and they’re imbued with a lot of character. Take a look at his shark, for instance.

He also has to be one of the most creative little guys I’ve ever known. I think his portrait of Batman is terrific.

It’s a diagram showing how to assemble the superhero. Next to each part, e.g. the head, a gauntlet, etc., is an indication of how many are required to create him. Where did he come up with that?

Claire’s work is a wonderful expression of her personality.

She would point out to you that the top cat has long purple hair and earrings and explain that it’s standing on top of the other cat just because it’s funny.

I’m afraid my art skills haven’t progressed past where they were when I was in elementary school. Nevertheless, I enjoyed painting this little scene.

It was foggy.

The flowers were beaded with dew.

Delicate spider webs draped over bushes, finer than the finest lace.

I started this tank top three years ago. Kids have this habit of growing, which is a big problem for slow-poke knitters like myself.

Sam, the intended recipient couldn’t squeeze into the darned thing.

Luckily, I have a second and smaller child, who just happens to love rainbows (That’s been her latest thing during the thankful thing. She’s glad there are rainbows in this world.)

Why did it take me so long to knit such a small and easy sweater? Well, it’s made from cotton. Cotton makes my hands ache in the worst way. Lesson learned.

It turned out pretty cute, but I do wish I had paid closer attention to how the pattern set up the ribbing. I would have worked it differently, so there wouldn’t be a break in the pattern at the side seams.

The pattern is from Zoe Mellor’s Adorable Knits for Tots. I used Rowan Handknit DK – a lovely cotton yarn for people with the strength to handle it. Me? Not so much. Give me wool anyday.