I was sitting at the computer when I heard the boys in the other room.
Charlie: nude means naked.
Johnny: (giggling).
I didn't think much of it. They were sitting at the dining table with paper and markers. A few minutes later, I heard
Charlie: (loudly) Don't show that picture to mom. Don't show it to mom. Johnny, I'm telling you! Don't show that picture to mom!
Johnny was giggling as he approached me but still looked a little sheepish. He showed me his picture. I looked at the picture and he looked at me. No, he watched my face for any sign of reaction. I saw lots of colors and a face, but nothing else I recognized.
Me: It's a nice picture, Johnny. I don't know what it is.
Johnny: It's a nude going to the bathroom.
Ah, now I understood. They both went silent, watching me and waiting. And I knew this was a key moment. How does a mother respond when her son draws a naked person going poop? I'm sure Charlie expected me to disapprove. Johnny might have hoped for some laughter but thought he'd get an eyebrow raise instead. But no, I didn't laugh and I didn't scold. I just calmly said the first thing that came into my head.
"You know, a lot of artists draw nudes."
5 comments:
i can't believe no one has commented on this. because it is awesome. awesome, i tell you.
I have not seen it until tonight or I would have commented. My comment is this: So cool! So smart!
Some time I'll tell you about two responses to my art work, and their lasting effects.
The power of righteous living. A bit of inspiration just when you needed it. Good Mom. Good Mom.
I just saw this...and IT. IS. AWESOME.
I just saw this and IT. IS. AWESOME.
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