Have you ever noticed that children left to their own devices will gravitate toward an activity to capture bliss?
No one has to tell them to use a crayon to draw upon the walls or that when paper tears it makes a cool sound. They are fully capable of finding these pleasures all on their own.
Curiosity and discoveries fill their hearts and open the world.
Our youngest was the most prolific scribbler of walls. He loved to draw on paper, but what he relished most was a simple wall canvas.
What must have gone through his mind when I grumbled while cleaning the walls before selling the house?
I hope he knows we saved his paper art. He must, because in his home, his children have an art table at the ready for spontaneous creations.
So today, as we celebrate his birthday, we can only speculate what wonders of bliss his children will reveal to their dad and mom.
Happy Birthday Stephen
With love,
Mom
– By Stephen Livingston (age 5 years)
Sneaking Bliss 
What a lovely birthday post.
LikeLike
Thank you. Family member art has always been a source of bliss over the years.
LikeLike
this is cool 🙂 what a fun way to pay tribute to Stephen on his birthday
LikeLike
Keep watching, my husband’s is on Sunday.
LikeLike
Wow! What a great drawing by Stephen!
My oldest daughter askednfor an easel for her two boys… like the one she and her sister had. It’s so good to see the creative gene being encouraged by the next generation!
Happy birthday Stephen! 🙂
LikeLike
I enjoy having this hang on the wall along with one from his brother. It is so nice that he and his wife embrace art with their little ones. Such a wonderful way for a child to explore his/her world.
LikeLike
Wow! What a great drawing for a five year-old!
Our daughter asked for an easel for her two boys last Christmas… like the on she and her sister had! It’s so good to see the creative gene being encouraged by the next generation!
And Happy Birthday to Stephen!
LikeLike
He started scribbling as soon as he could grasp a chubby crayon. Then he scribbled and drew on EVERYTHING – including his brother. 🙂
LikeLike
Lovely birthday post Happy Birthday to Stephen!
LikeLike
Memories I’m sure! Seems to me there is a hint of color borrowed for the fish tale title! Like father, like son? Or the other way around! lol
LikeLike