These images were taken when I was reading on the back deck and both kids were playing in the backyard. It always amazes me how different Coleson and Aslyn are. These images and their discussion during their play time perfectly exemplifies the uniqueness of each from the other. Aslyn was filling little cups to create bouquets of dirt, rock, grass and stick. Little works of art. Coleson at the same time was coming up with a master plan for his trap and was intertwining sticks and digging in the dirt with the sticks to house his fierce trap. The discussion began.
Coleson: “Aslyn, why are you wasting your time with that art work- when you could be doing something important like making traps!”
Aslyn: “Art is important- It is pretty and it makes people happy. Traps are silly and hurt animals!”
Coleson: “NO! See, traps help your life. If a scary animal comes around and tries to get you while you are sleeping- and you are stranded…. it will trap them and you will have time to throw a spear at them. It can save your life.”
Aslyn: “Art can save your life too.”
Aslyn, my dear- I agree. 
How funny.
OUR DIRT COCKTAILS!
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