Who do I want to be when I grow up?

Art by Jaroslaw Blaminsky

While snuggling in bed this morning I asked our son who do you want to be when  you grow up? I like to ask these questions once in a while to get a peak into their minds.  His response "I want to be an Indian".  I said "you mean like Cloud Dancing on Dr. Quinn?"  He said "yeah...or maybe a Sheriff".  Okay...so both strong men with a tender side who stand up for injustice.  Nice to know who my son see's himself becoming. 

A window into the mind of a six year old

Things Finn likes (signified by checks and circles)...

Wanna know what a six-year old girl likes? What sorta of things resonate with her? What styles speak to her? Give her a magazine, a pen and a little quiet time. And wonders will emerge.

Mum did just this thing a few days ago when a horse and tack magazine showed up in the mail. Finn sat in her bed, reading light on, for HOURS, marking up (circling, checking, drawing on) all kinds of things she likes.

What a fantastic glimpse into the brain of a child!

Dress? Check. Blouse and skirt? Check, check. Cowgirl boots, hat and sunglasses? Check, check aaaand check...