by Kathy D.
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December 28, 2006

Maddie Has Discovered Sidewalk Chalk (a photo essay)

April 09, 2008 08:00 PM EDT
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Spring has sprung in our hometown (finally).  While Maddie and I were outside for some fresh air, the neighbor girl and her mother came outside.   The little girl brought over some sidewalk chalk to share with Maddie.  I was afraid Maddie would stick the chalk right into her mouth, and I was very impressed that she didn't.



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Here is some of Maddie's original artwork:

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I did the ABC's:



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Here is Maddie after I brought her into the house.  It was time for supper:

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Her mood did improve shortly.  Daddy had her laughing at dinnertime!


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Well, I hope you enjoyed my short-and-sweet little photo essay. Looks like I'll be picking up some sidewalk chalk from the store VERY soon!
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Comments: 40

Tiffany G. Apr 9, 2008, 8:05pm EDT
Thanks for this photo essay! SHe is adorable! I have a big tub of sidewalk chalk my kids cant wait to play with! Maddie is adorable and Her sad face ade me sad.. Glad daddy cheered her up ok though.. shes too cute!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 9, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
SO cool !!!
Aubrey :) Apr 9, 2008, 8:26pm EDT
That is so sweet. My boy like to play with the chalk too. I got a good amount at the store the other day.

I have pics posted of him playing with the chalk. You'll have to come see.

She sure is cute. Glad she is happy now.
Marianne R. Apr 9, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
How adorable. That photo of her in tears when you made her come inside made me laugh. Great photos and essay!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Apr 9, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
And an artist is born. Her work isn't bad! And it looks like she's having a great time...she's discovered this new great thing.l I agree with Marianne...the photo after you brought her into the house is priceless!
Ryan M. Apr 9, 2008, 9:00pm EDT
Looks like she had a blast!
Phyllis R. Apr 9, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
Now Maddie is great at chalk art...........I love the one of her little face all frowned up, - that is priceless! Thanks for sharing Kathy, --this is really a neat photo essay!!!
Ashmin C. Apr 9, 2008, 10:29pm EDT
Those pictures were really cute! Who doesn't love sidewalk chalk. Spring really is in the air. Great photo essay. :)
Bert Van Essen Apr 10, 2008, 8:49am EDT
Notice how she concentrated so hard ion the chalk. Nice big chalk she can hold on to. I could enjoy writing on the sidewalk! Thanks for the pictures and commentary.
Very good photos and story too Kathy.....
She is a natural.....

I'm really glad Dad could cheer her up....
Amanda C. Apr 10, 2008, 9:35am EDT
awww, how cute!

I have thought about getting my Maddie some sidewalk chalk but still havn't. I almost got her some for Easter...
She loves coloring with her crayons so I am sure she would LOVE to color on the sidewalks, plus then we could be outdoors too!
necee t. Apr 10, 2008, 3:03pm EDT
oh Kathy... what a sweet photo essay... Maddie is gonna be a great artist...
i'd cry too if i had to come in and eat...hehe
we did not have that nice fat chalk when we were little...
she's a busy little one... how precious... love ya...

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Connie C. Apr 10, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
LOL I remember the first summer Victoria brought Haley home and we let her play with the sidewalk chalk. She had so much fun. I think Victoria enjoyed it the most though
Connie C. Apr 10, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
I forgot to mention that the photos are great. :)
Austin Cushing Apr 10, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
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Cyndi B. Apr 11, 2008, 10:09am EDT
She is so cute! Looks like she had a good time.
Cynthia W. Apr 11, 2008, 4:45pm EDT
Great pics! Very nice, thanks for sharing!
Brad D. Apr 11, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
Cute essay! It's sad to see her so upset, but it's so cute too. I don't know if that makes sense.

I'm glad she's making a little friend.
William Dotani Apr 12, 2008, 3:59am EDT
I'm glad Maddie's mood improved with food. She should have many days of fun with chalk I hope.
Pam H. Apr 12, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
Sidewalk chalk is great, they can draw all they want and it will eventually be washed away naturally. We have lots of it at our house too.
Shannon W Apr 13, 2008, 12:51am EDT
She is so cute Kathy. Sidewalk Chalk can be a lot of fun.
Edward W. Apr 13, 2008, 1:43am EDT
This is great. Thank you for sharing this precious time in you daughter's life.

I didn't have sidewalk chalk when I was a kid. I actually used pieces of ice plant to draw on cement. The problem with that is that it isn't removed easily.
Kim M. Apr 13, 2008, 8:22pm EDT
cute essay! Ya gotta love sidewalk chalk. We went to a cookout last summer and hubby and I sat on the ground with the host's little boy and kept drawing with him, then he'd color over what we drew.
Connie C. Apr 14, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
I am trying to catch up with all my friends and put them into groups for easier access to the ones I want to keep up with most. I have just now added you to my "daily friends"
Kimber L. Apr 15, 2008, 10:55am EDT
She is so cute!!! I love this photo essay it is adorable!
That is so cute. My boys love it outside. i just need to take them out more often.
Leanarda S. Apr 16, 2008, 12:33am EDT
Great photos Maddy is so adorable!
Dani B. Apr 16, 2008, 12:21pm EDT
cute pics
Monica H. Apr 17, 2008, 12:10am EDT
That was a really cute photo essay! My kids look just like that too whenever it's time to come inside!!
Monica H. Apr 17, 2008, 12:11am EDT
Sidewalk chalk ROCKS! ha ha ha ha ha
April H. Apr 17, 2008, 10:47am EDT
What fun! I'm sure I'll be at that stage before I know it!
Heather W. Apr 17, 2008, 10:51am EDT
That looked like fun and Maddie is just adorable!
Janie E. Apr 18, 2008, 9:14am EDT
Maddie is beautiful!!!!! Love the smile on her face when Daddy made her laugh!!!!! Great photo essay!!!
Bridget ♥ Apr 18, 2008, 12:17pm EDT
She's adorable! Sidewalk chalk is so much fun! I even have fun with it! LOL!
Joan O. Apr 20, 2008, 3:19pm EDT
Looks like a fun day. What a cutie Maddie is.
~~ Sarina ~~ Apr 20, 2008, 3:32pm EDT
Looks like she had a great time with the chalk. Glad that Daddy was around to cheer her up.
Digital Diva S. Apr 21, 2008, 3:17pm EDT
What fun!

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