Chalkboard Bucket

I made this bucket this past week for Ethan but I guess I could also use it for a fun photo prop. Its just a wooden bucket that I sanded, primed and painted. The chalkboard paint actually works like a charm. Chalk writes on it nicely and wipes off clean. I thought it would be something he could put his blankies, books or toys in. I guess you can buy these but I've never seen them sell anywhere. I'll have to do some research to see how much they sell for. He really wanting nothing to do with sitting in this bucket though. Maybe because it was 1000 degrees outside or he was too busy . I'll never know but as you can tell from the photos he kept climbing out. My neighbors must think I'm a serious nut...but it's OK cause I am :)




Trying to escape . I remember when he was too small to walk or maneuver and I was so excited for him to start . Now I wish he would just sit still again!

Besides calling him Monkey I also call him my little Buba-Lou! I wonder how long he'll let me call him these silly/sweet names? Drew's nickname was Andy Panda when he was little, then wanted to be called Jack then Drew...sounds about right ,haha!

Our patio is completely unlevel( btw I looked this word up, its a valid word:) as you can see from the "crooked" picture.

Like I said, yesterday was a HOT one outside. It wasn't even real sunny just humid, wet, sticky and about 95 degrees. We went outside for about 30 minutes and when we came in his hair looked like this. I never thought I would have a child with curly hair!!!! My hair is as straight as a board, but like I said before Drew's hair was just like this as a boy. I need to ask Grandma Jane if she has some pictures I can scan of Drew when he was little.

Dougie was a much better model. He only jumped out once:) Pretty sure now my neighbors think I've lost it.

Sitting pretty:)