Twins Friday: Rembrandts In the Basement

The boys learned to paint today. Gramma learned to prepare the art studio before the boys arrive. You need to have the easel prepared on a drop cloth, paint smocks, paint cups, paint, paintbrushes, water and rags ready. Art class lasts five minutes. It would be over in two minutes, if it wasn't for the fun of turning the water different colors as you clean the brushes.

Are you sure Grampa won't mind if I get paint on his good t-shirt?
Motto on t-shirt: Real men don't need instructions. Grampa lives by this motto.

Nathan learns yellow and blue make green.

Blue and more blue make blue.

I think I'm an Impressionist.

I painted a big dog.

Andrew, you're an artist!

Left-handed Andrew can paint with both hands.

Gramma's shoes are now a work of art.

Andrew reaches new heights and enjoys the view.

That's our boy at the top.

I wonder if he's having a good time.

All this and a Happy Meal toy, too!

While at McDonald's the boys needed to use the restroom. I took them one at a time. Nathan took one look and said, "I don't like this bathroom." He was done. Next up, Andrew had no problem and met with success. I explained I also needed to use the restroom. He waited patiently and when I was finished asked, "Did you make pee-pee?" I answered in the affirmative. Andrew made a thumb's up gesture and proclaimed, "Excellent!" He then raised the other thumb and repeated it. One for him, and one for me. It was very encouraging.

Use two hands to hold your cup.

The family got together to celebrate the Auntie's birthdays. When we sat down to dinner and Nathan noticed the pacifier in Baby Nolan's mouth, he asked, "What is Nolan eating?" We told him Nolan had a gourmet meal catered for him. He's on a liquid diet.