Our Symbols

After teaching my kids that the flag was the symbol for our nation and what it symbolized, we talked about what our symbols would look like if we each had one. Then Hannah and I sat down (Gabe by this point has tuned out and was playing airplanes...like always) and created a drawing of what our symbol would look like. Then we both took turns trying to guess what the other's symbol represented. I was amazed at some of Hannah's choices of symbols. I figured out all but the boat. But I was more amazed that Hannah figured out what my symbol meant, except for the anchor. She's one smart cookie and she knows her mommy well!

Here are our symbols. Can you guess what they mean?

Hannah's symbol

My symbol

When Greg got home from work, Hannah showed him what we had been up to that day. She got him to try and guess what our "symbols" represented. It was somewhat humorous to hear what he thought they meant. After hearing their true meanings, Greg decided he wanted to make one as well. He felt inspired by our symbols and wanted one of his own.

I'm actually tempted to do a replica of my symbol since this one was done in a matter of minutes with colored pencils. I'd like to create an actual piece of art that I could possibly frame.  Maybe I'll add that to my next "Six Month Goals"!  :)

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