Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop.
2.) Ask your child to draw a portrait of you and share it with us. (Inspired by Scary Mommy)
When I asked Tyler if he would do a portrait of me he said very seriously, “Yes, but you will have to model.” I agreed, at the same time wondering how my six-year-old had picked up such lingo.
I chose a green sweater with silver earrings, a silver necklace and even put some lip gloss on for the occasion. Who am I kidding, I also put on some body lotion so that I would feel “beautiful” as I sat for my portrait.
When Tyler came home from school today he looked at me and said, “You look ugly!”
“Whaat?”
“You are not dressed up enough, put on your wedding dress!”
“Tyler, this is what I am wearing!”
“It is ugly!”
“Tyler, you were with me in the store when I tried it on and you said that you liked it!”
“Oh..oh, yeah. Well, I guess it will be okay then.”
After a snack, a couple of episodes of Bullwinkle and some playing, Tyler was ready. I reapplied my lip gloss. I took my seat at the table with my arms folded and smiled.
“That’s good. Hold that smile and you are going to have to hold it for several hours because this may take awhile.”
A few ripped up sheets of paper later and Tyler had his masterpiece:
Very…Picasso-esque, don’t you think?
I studied it a bit and said, “Tyler, are these my breasts?”
And he said, “Yes, I drew your breasts.”
Indeed.
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About mamasick
Emily Cullen is a pen-name.
My life changes too fast to have a real bio, but here goes: I suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which have progressed. My diseases include life-threatening conditions such as Lupus With Rheumatoid Arthritis Overlap and Bipolar Disorder. My other diseases include Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Cystitis and Myofascial Pain, and I no longer can remember them all.
My husband, “Grant” is similarly disabled with Crohn’s Disease, Mental Illness and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Our son, “Tyler” was born in September of 2006 and makes our struggle worthwhile. Tyler is a child with special needs and has been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
In 2012, due to my initial disability case being denied in 2011, and being unable to work full-time since 2008, we were forced to leave our New Jersey home and become a “transient” sort of family. We lived in Massachusetts for six months with my mother until September, when we moved to Grant’s hometown, a Cleveland suburb, to stay with his parents.
Long term chronic illness can impact families in so many ways, and in my blog I seek to let sick moms know that they are not the only ones going through this, and to educate people about what can happens when one becomes catastrophically ill. I also strive to break down stereotypes of what a “Welfare Mom” is like. Anything that I have gone through due to being sick, such as my continuing struggle to be believed that I am as sick as I claim to be, is written on the pages of Mama Sick.
Precious! What a great memory! Love that he helped you shop for your clothes. You’re lucky he let you buy anything without trucks and super heros…
Yes, he is quite a good helper to me when it comes to clothes or grocery shopping. On Black Friday he asked a saleswoman if she worked here and then said, “My mommy can’t find any thin, white t-shirts in a Large. Would you be able to help her with that?” They went to the back to get me what I needed, all thanks to Tyler.
Ha! That’s too funny.
This is hysterical! I am wondering what it is that you are either holding with your hands or possibly your feet? One ring to rule them all or maybe a golden coin to help you buy a fancier portrait outfit?
Loved this!
Sara Carbaugh´s last [type] ..Operation Cheery Ho-Ho
Sara, those are my hands and the yellow is my skin color as he found his peach crayon too late.
Holy cow, I laughed!!! I like your huge open smile
I am quite thankful that I have not to experience this yet…my kids like to do my hair and it doesn’t always turn out well. I can’t imagine their version of mommy art! Thanks so much for sharing!
This was fun !
And the green sweater was right on !
Nimue´s last [type] ..I think of you. always.