P52 Challenge: "Made With Love"

I have posted several times how mommy-hood has turned me into a sentimental shmuck. Although I still continue to ridicule my parents for proudly displaying choice pieces of truly "special" artwork from my childhood, I can at least say that I finally have the perspective that comes with from giving birth (hell, I almost cried when I saw my daughter's very first poop. It was a true masterpiece). And although she still continues to grace me with those "masterpieces," she at least now balances it out using other mediums that are, ahem, less nauseating.

I love that she's crafty and artistic. I love that she tells me what she's painting as she's painting it, and how she'll stand back for a second and cock her head to one side, and then say "THERE. Whadya think momma?"

So I tell her that it's stunning. Because to me, it is. And although I'm pretty sure it might be something that, years from now, will make her cringe with embarrassment (especially when I decide to break it out at her sweet sixteen party), for me, it's like a good wine you keep tucked away- it will only become more cherished and beautiful as it ages. A simple piece of paper and washable finger paints that managed to capture the essence of my little girl.

This post is linked up to my3boybarians P52 photo challenge. :)