Caitlin does a wonderful job of taking care of her kitten, Finnegan. (I still can’t get over that my daughter has turned out to be a cat person rather than a dog person…) Except for one thing. She’s not loving cleaning the litter box, and so needs to be reminded.
When I ask her this morning, she replies that she hasn’t. I suggest that she take care of it, while it’s still fresh on her mind.
She starts walking out of the room to do it, hesitates, turns and says, “Mom, you know that Finnegan is quite an artist.”
“Yeah, what’s his canvas?” I ask.
“His litter box,” Cait says. “I’ve found all kinds of incredible shapes and images.”
“Really,” I reply, thinking that’s the one place I’ve never thought to look for art.
“Yeah, really.” Cait explains, “Like yesterday I found this clump that looked like a hand grasping buttons. And a poop that was in the shape of a heart. All kinds of cool stuff.”
Andrew, not wanting to hear any more of the details, makes a quick exit from the kitchen.
Knowing how easily he’s grossed out by such conversations, Cait teases, “Yeah, Dad. Run. Run for your life!”
Andrew chuckles as he scurries away. The race is on, as Cait chases after him.
Left with a moment of quiet, I sit by myself to contemplate. That old adage is true: Art is everywhere. If you’re willing to strike the word “ugly” from your vocabulary, and look instead through the lens of pure creativity, a whole new world opens up. Another lesson learned from my Yoda daughter.
Ummm. I’m thinking limited market. LOL!
Wonder if we can get away with poop shaped hearts for Valentines Day! Thanks for the chuckle!
Hey Gnome, you are a very funny guy! LOL! Really enjoy your blog. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Karen,
Great stuff. I intend to get my cats’ litter tray valued by Christies at once!
The Gnome
This was wonderful. Really a great read. … Bob
See there is beauty everywhere in the world!
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I’m running out of the room with Dad, I think! :)
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Like they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sounds like you have a very creative girl on your hands! How wonderful!
Yes, that’s her. And thanks for the link. I’ve linked you too. I think you’re a very funny guy, as well as a great dad!
It was the poop that gave it away! What a lovely goal/dream to have. I hope she gets what she wants.
By the way, you are linked and rss-ed. Consider it done!
Hey Rory, thanks for visiting! Cait is recently 11. She is a piece of work–she cracks me up on a daily basis.
And it’s funny you should mention biologist… Her passion is the ocean and dolphins; she wants to be a marine biologist. So there ya go — right on the money! :)
“Yeah, Dad, Run. Run for your life!” That cracked me up. How old is this girl of yours? (Quickly re-scans post to make sure it is not already there, so I make an ass of myself…okay)
Art is everywhere. Wouldn’t you believe it. Maybe she’ll turn out to be a biologist…you know, like Dr Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park, rooting through the dino poop. Hey, it could happen!