Budding Artists

So these are the youngest of the 7 grandkids we have (so far!).  They are 2 1/2 and 3 years old ... partners in crime.  Last weekend we watched 4 of the 7 grands and this pic is of those two in their paint shirts (Grandpa's old workout shirts) getting ready to party in my studio.

I was not able to hold their attention for very long when we sat down w/ paint and brushes, but they are enthusiastic about their art .... until they see the shiny object on my workbench and then it's off to the races!  ALL our grandkids love the magic of my studio, all the paints, stencils, crayons .... The minute they hit the front door they are asking "Do you have a craft for us to do?  Can we go downstairs?   I want to paint!!!"

I'm ready for them to be OLDER so they can actually work down there for longer periods of time without opening every drawer and exclaiming WHAT'S THIS!?!?!  (however that means I too will be older) <sigh>