Don’t blink!
“Never lower your eyes to an enemy.”
-Tatsu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
How does this happen, you ask? Very simple, very short story;
1. Child is happily painting. On paper. With brush.
2. Tea kettle whistles.
3. Mom walks into kitchen.
4. Mom pours hot water into teacup.
5. Mom comes back.
Elapsed time: 13.6 seconds
Astounding.
Coming soon on Huginn, Muninn, and Me: Sticking together with Bandaids What not to do with scissors, part 3 Finger-painting by design
Huginn, Muninn, and me 
Jenn said,
August 29, 2009 at 6:26 am
Oh my!! Yes, I have had this phenomenon happen a great many times to me! Magic I guess! The look on her face–like, what did I do??
ps–would love to sit down and have a cup of tea with you 🙂
maygan said,
August 29, 2009 at 10:24 am
lol- just when you think they’re of an age where you don’t have to watch them every second. She sure looks cute with all that paint on her face!
Kelli said,
August 29, 2009 at 11:26 am
This hysterical!! It’s wonderful that you have a photo to document and have it forever!!!
wecki77 said,
August 29, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Way too cute! I haven’t ventured into the painting yet. Tori loves drawing with pens on herself way too much…paint is a little scary right now.
Yourbiggestfan said,
August 29, 2009 at 7:39 pm
That’s awesome!!! That little indian! I swear, I know how that is…they can go from being sweet innocent angels and as SOON as you turn your eyes, BAM! Mean little demons. lol
KIM said,
August 29, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I love your blog…I read all the recent posts. Love this one with the paint all over her face. You did what I would have done…got out the camera! If you want some ideas for alphabet lessons, let me know. I have made several ABC Scrapbooks that have been fun for the kids to do. Happy Saturday!
WeaselMomma said,
September 5, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Speaking th truth, you are.