Positivity Project #2

Here we are again. Spreading the positive! We hope you do too.

My father who came for a visit at end of February is now here at least until mid-May. How can I be disappointed to spend so much time with my dad?

We spend the day (when I am not working) sharing meals and talking. It’s great to hear dad talk about some of the things he experienced when he was younger.

But, what does dad do while I am working from home? For sure dad can and does read. He has read 4 or 5 books so far since he started his visit. But you can't just read all day - every day.

Dad said one day, “I wish I was more artistic.” For the record, dad is a genius with woodworking. He made all kinds of stuff when I was younger out of wood like a dresser, headboard, grandfather clock, chess board, to name a few.

Hmm. What does one do with the statement, “I wish I was more artistic.”

Well, I have a friend who is very artistic and creative and.. has paints! I have old yard statues that are all faded. Put the two together and you have an artistic painting father.

We set up a table in front of a window where sunlight comes in, hooked him up with paints and voila! Dad is artistic.

He didn't stop at just one yard statue. Dad gathered them all up, cleaned them and then every day for a week painted on.

What did I get?

I get to watch my dad enjoying himself and relaxing. I also got fabulous, new yard ornaments that I and everyone who comes to my yard gets to enjoy. All hand painted by my father.  
What is a creative endeavor you have wanted to try but never had the time? Or maybe you already are crafty and creative but just don’t do it any longer because life got in the way.
 
Got a paint by number set sitting around? What about a camera? It’s spring. Can you go to your yard and take photos of the changing flowers?