lol wonderful illo. reminds me of my son when he was young. he always wanted me to measure how tall he had grown each day. finally i told em i'd measure him and his sister every new years day. they use to bring me my tape measure when it was time, just to remind me.
MD - that is a really sweet memory. I remember loving to line up to be measured as a child - especially for the couple of years I was taller than my brother. : )
So cute! I like how he is missing a tooth too! They just want to grow up! I was thinking the other day how I sometimes forget how old I am, but my kids always know exactly how old they are!
This awakens a beautiful memory: When I was about thirteen, my family and I went back to a place we used to go to on vacation when I was just a baby and my siblings weren't even born yet. We looked into the window and saw that the marks my parents had made right beside the door, saying 'julia, 1 1/2 years', or '2 years' were still there. The owners had left them all those years which made me fell a little special. Thank you for this beautiful and touching illustration. (ps: the 'big hip' joke has yet to be matched. I'm thinking about it.)
©Kathleen Rietz
Awesome Kate! The boy's expression is precious! What a perfect IF submission!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute, i do it with my class of 5 year olds, measuring them early and then later in the school year. they enjoy it so much.
ReplyDeletei agree...his expression is great. so hopeful. this illustration fits the theme so perfectly.
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Just wonderful !! I see we were on the same wavelength.
ReplyDeleteReally nice illo
ReplyDeleteLove it! I had this idea as well. :) I agree, the boy's expression is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet illo! I love his expression!!!! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteohhh!!!!!!! lovvvve this kathleen! wonderful piece. :)))
ReplyDeleteI hope 6 and a half is his age and not his height !(unless he loves basketball)
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Beautifully drawn and rendered, Kate. The child's face is adorable.
ReplyDeleteReally nice :D Argh
ReplyDeleteI was thinkin on the same for this week IF
Argh I have to think more!
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This is so lovely, I love his cute little expression, just perfect !
ReplyDeletelol wonderful illo. reminds me of my son when he was young. he always wanted me to measure how tall he had grown each day. finally i told em i'd measure him and his sister every new years day. they use to bring me my tape measure when it was time, just to remind me.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteMD - that is a really sweet memory. I remember loving to line up to be measured as a child - especially for the couple of years I was taller than my brother. : )
Awwww they are cuuute. I especially like the doggie. My parents did that for us too. It is a strange thing to grow up.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a beautiful job on this! He can't wait to see how tall he is! Even poochie feels his excitement :) Great, kate!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I like how he is missing a tooth too! They just want to grow up! I was thinking the other day how I sometimes forget how old I am, but my kids always know exactly how old they are!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. I like that the years are numbered rather than the inches. So, how old is the puppy?
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! His expression is priceless and the dog's happy face is the perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteKids are so excited to see how much they grow! This illustration is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletegrat idea and illo - what kid didn't get excited about growing even a smidgen!
ReplyDeleteVery inspired illustration!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Adorable. Love the palette!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for grow. It gives me the warm fuzzies :D
ReplyDeleteHappy and Lovely, you use some beautiful flowers - Great
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect concept for this topic. What a cutie pie he is! And his little doggie too!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! This is great Kate! That little boy's expression is simply priceless!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Kate...colours and composition...its a pleasure coming to your blog!
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Ester
it's a very nice illo. And the boy is very cute with his missing tooth!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.
ReplyDelete:D
This is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteLovely!r
ReplyDeleteHey this is delightful!!! Really wonderful and expressive. Thanks for all your comments too.
ReplyDeleteThis awakens a beautiful memory: When I was about thirteen, my family and I went back to a place we used to go to on vacation when I was just a baby and my siblings weren't even born yet. We looked into the window and saw that the marks my parents had made right beside the door, saying 'julia, 1 1/2 years', or '2 years' were still there. The owners had left them all those years which made me fell a little special.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful and touching illustration.
(ps: the 'big hip' joke has yet to be matched. I'm thinking about it.)
That's so cute! But he's either a giant at almost 7 feet, or a pixie at almost 7 inches!
ReplyDeletecute.
ReplyDeletevery cute illustration! :)
ReplyDeletei like the perspective.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween to you.
Just adorable. Love your art work. Best wishes to you Kate.
ReplyDeleteHehehe.....now that is too cute... great job, kathleen!!! awesome work.
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet style! I love the round faces and the sweet dog. I like the feel of all of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cuuuuuteeee!!!! My favorite part is his missing tooth!
ReplyDeleteKathleen- you are first rate! Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteNice illustration. Great hand! I like the expression on the boy's face. All-around great work!
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful!!! Look at that boys expression! Love it... and love the fact that he is missing a tooth. :o)
ReplyDeleteWell that's just about the sweetest face ever!
ReplyDeleteAdorable little boy and cute dog too. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteit makes me smile! :-)
ReplyDeleteOhhh that is soooo cute! His little face is lite up.....just like a child when they are happy like that! Wonderful job! *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteSo joyful and beautifully executed!
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