Oodles of Art!

Will is in a four-session art class through the rec dept. We debated signing him up for more structured activities after the fiasco that was the music class, but after many forgetful weeks of the hardships structured classes inflicted upon us, we signed him up for more, including music again later in the fall season!

As soon as we entered the room, we instantly regretted our decision. Again in a class of all girls, Will really stands out. Picture everyone else sitting in a little kid chair, listening to their families about the fun they will have, and now picture us chasing Will around the room trying to prevent him from escaping, opening and closing doors while other people are still trying to enter the room and opening and closing cabinets. Of course these actions are always followed by the defiant "EEEEE" at the top of his lungs! Ahhh...the joys of structure!

After the initial, "What are we doing here" wore off, Jordan instantly thought of a brillant plan! He went to my mom's and got Will's porta highchair so Will could be strapped in at all times! Not only did Will sit in place, but he actually participated in the activity for once! This chair will now accompany us whenever we go to classes! Yeah for the chair!!

Notice Will's "smock?" We didn't have an actual shirt that we wouldn't mind ruining with paint, etc, so we found the next best thing.

Will's masterpieces! This one is a tree painted from his hands and arm. The leaves are his fingerprints. He actually allowed us to rub cold paint up and down his hands and arm. Good thing he is getting Occupational Therapy since it paid off!

This one is made from apple halves and quarters. Stay tuned for a video of Will in action with this one!