Dear Little Artists,
I want to take a moment to share something important with you. You know how much you mean to me, right? Your creativity and imagination are truly special gifts. Each time you create something with your tiny hands, I feel immense joy. However, as we get ready for another exciting school year—with one of you starting preschool and the other heading to kindergarten—I need to discuss the volume of artwork you’ll be bringing home.
As we anticipate the delightful array of family trees, pumpkins, snowmen, and colorful crafts, I kindly ask you to consider the sheer amount of art you produce. I use the term “art” broadly to include drawings, paintings, craft projects, and even those spontaneous doodles on scraps of paper. I cherish every piece, but here’s the reality: our home simply can’t accommodate every single creation.
You might wonder why, and I’ll tell you. There’s just not enough space in our refrigerator, on the walls, or anywhere else for that matter. If we kept everything, we’d need a much larger house—one solely dedicated to storing your masterpieces! Plus, it’s important to acknowledge that not every piece is a keeper. Some creations, like those nearly blank papers with just a few tiny marks, might not need a permanent home.
Now, I know this might sound a little harsh, but I want you to understand that it’s all in love. Remember those drawings that seemed to vanish? They didn’t just get lost; they went to the recycle bin, and yes, that was me. Our most frequently used filing cabinet is, unfortunately, the trash can.
You might frown at my honesty, but one day, you’ll appreciate this approach. Imagine being overwhelmed with countless boxes of old artwork when you’re grown up. I remember my own childhood, and my dear grandmother saved everything I created. Eventually, it became burdensome for me to sort through all of those memories.
That said, I absolutely treasure some of your art pieces, and I’d love to keep a selection of them. Let’s propose a deal: how about we do a rotation of your artwork? Perhaps we can keep some creations on display for a month and then decide if we want to keep taking pictures of them. Doing so allows us to preserve your artistic journey without cluttering our space. We can save the images digitally, ensuring they remain safe from time’s wear and tear.
What do you think? Shall we agree on this plan? I’m excited to see what masterpieces you’ll create next, even if I can’t keep them all.
With all my love,
Mommy
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