Imagination
The Call: Bridget Creates Characters — Cheryl
Most of my kids have great imaginations, and for that I am thankful. We all joke with Luke about his lack of creativity, but that’s just because he didn’t naturally take to art and games of make-believe. He’s always been too busy with golf and other sports. The imaginations of Bridget and Henry have long amazed me. Recently, they each decided to write a novel. Bridget sits up in her room, typing away on one of my old laptops, pins (on Pinterest) photos of people on whom she models her characters, and dreams of long, flowing dresses women in England might have worn centuries ago. Henry’s book will be set in Ireland, and he’s told me that he wants to study Irish history this year. His characters will be adept with bows and arrows, and his story is sure to be chock-a-block with adventures of the swashbuckling sort. Sam, Jack and Stella seem to be following in the footsteps of Bridget and Henry, creating imaginative Lego ships, goofy videos, and rather involved games.
The Response: I See Europe! — Jessica
Remember laying on the grass and staring up at the blue afternoon sky? It has been way too long since I’ve done something like that.
What an awesome use for pinterest! There are certainly many photos of interesting “characters” that you could come across… ; )
That blue sky is gorgeous, Jessica. I can see Europe, too. And, in another instance of great minds thinking alike: the word “imagination” also made me think of clouds.