Dear Kids,
First and foremost, I want you to know how much I love you. Yes, I really do! And let’s be real, one of you is already rolling your eyes at my little game where I say, “I have a secret” and then whisper, “I love you so much” in your ear. You might try to deny it, but trust me, your eye roll gives you away. Regardless, I will keep telling you how much I adore you countless times a day. This is something that will never get old for me. And one day, when you have children of your own, you’ll find yourself doing the same thing.
Now, let’s get down to business. As we gear up for another school year—with one of you heading off to preschool and the other to kindergarten—I need to have a little heart-to-heart about your artwork. I truly appreciate everything you create with those charming (albeit often muddy) little hands of yours. However, as we anticipate the family trees, pumpkins, snowmen, and a whole bunch of other craft projects you’ll be bringing home, I have to ask you to consider slowing down on the amount of artwork you produce. And here, I use “artwork” in a broad sense, covering everything from your drawings and paintings to those pages you’ve ripped out of activity books. This includes the random Post-Its and scraps of paper scattered around the house, covered in doodles and cryptic symbols, and even those nearly blank sheets with barely visible markings that can’t be used in the printer. You get the idea.
But why, you might wonder? Well, the truth is, we simply do not have enough space to showcase every single masterpiece you create. There’s not enough room on the fridge, the walls, the cork board, or anywhere else in our home to accommodate every piece of your artwork.
And I know this may sound a bit harsh, but not every single creation you make is a keeper. Take those barely-marked papers, for instance, or the glittery scraps that even you forget about. And yes, I must confess that some of your drawings found their way to the trash can (or as I like to say, the recycling bin). Mommy may have put them there intentionally. Believe me, you’ll thank me later for this.
Here’s the deal: I don’t want you to feel upset about your hard work being tossed aside. I promise to be more mindful moving forward. If there are pieces you want to keep, we can establish a routine—maybe a monthly review—where we decide which ones to save. If you still wish to hold onto something after its time on display has passed, we can take a picture of it. This way, we can store your art digitally on my computer, a CD, or even in the cloud. This approach will save us space and ensure your artwork doesn’t fade or develop that musty smell over the years. Plus, if you feel inspired to get creative with those pictures later, go for it! That’ll mean I’ve passed on some of my creative genes to you.
So, what do you think? Can we make this work? I’m looking forward to seeing all your future masterpieces, but don’t expect me to save every single one.
With love,
Mommy
Summary
In this heartfelt letter, a mother expresses her love for her children while addressing the practicality of managing their artwork. She encourages them to be mindful of how much they create, suggesting a system for saving their favorites digitally to avoid clutter. She reassures them that not every piece needs to be kept, but some can certainly be cherished.
Keyphrase
children’s artwork management
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