If you have been reading my blog(s) for a while you might remember the exotic pets I discovered “we owned” at last year’s parent’s evening? You might even remember the amazing portrait of me completed by the then Three Year Old (as seen at the bottom of the post in the link above), and which took pride of place outside of the classroom for many weeks… In which case then you might not be disappointed by this year’s addition – Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present “A Portrait of my Mother” by the now Six Year old, undertaken in a Modigliani inspired style…
I am googling Munich rhinoplasty clinics and hairdressers as we speak…
In other news, it’s been quite a sad afternoon having had to inform the Small People of the untimely demise of one of my Mother’s alpacas who was found “asleep” in his paddock. I have always been open about mortality with the Small People, and they accept matters of life and death surprisingly well for such a young age (and considering their Mother is usually an emotional wreck when it comes to such things). Both of them said how much they would miss him when we visited, and how lonely his brother must be. The Eight Year old announced she was sorry she didn’t get to say goodbye, even if he had kicked her (accidentally) on one occasion.
Goodnight lovely Euan, sleep well…
An old and wobbly picture of Euan and his brother Joseph standing behind…
Suzanne says
I absolutely love that picture! Quite an artist you’ve got there ;) Thanks for linking to Oldies but Goodies this week :)
bavaria says
Thank you! I need to get it framed! :D x
Sarah MumofThree World says
Did Modgliani maybe do big noses as part of his art? Like Picasso did? To be fair it’s a pretty good piece of art for a 6 year old.
bavaria says
No according to him, my nose really is that big! Thank you, I love their artwork at that age! :D
helloitsgemma says
interesting that the 6 year old has given you the neck of an alpaca in the portrait.
bavaria says
Interesting, or insulting… I am not sure which! :D
Emma @mummymummymum says
I like the picture, you should see the ones my little boy draws of me, I have giant hands apparently.
Sorry about Euan :-(
bavaria says
I do wonder how they actually see us sometimes! :D Thanks Emma
Bass says
To be fair rhinoplasty may not be necessary, but giraffeplasty could be recommended
bavaria says
Thank you Bass… I think you might be right! :D
Notmyyearoff says
I love how long your neck is!! :) those Alpacas are gorgeous. RIP Euan
bavaria says
Aw thank you. Hopefully Barnaby will arrive tomorrow too! :)
Jazzygal says
Boobs or serious shoulder pads??!! Very ‘unique’ style, it may raise serious cash in years to come!
Sorry to hear about the alpaca :-(
xx Jazzy
bavaria says
Fingers crossed hey! Thank you Jazzy, oh and they are definitely shoulders, the artist confirmed this with me! :D
Mama Syder says
What a fab portrait! Sorry to hear about Euan the alpaca x
bavaria says
Thank you Mama S. Yes, poor old thing… I am quite glad we only have a hamster, it’s going to be awful enough when something happens to him! :D x
Trish says
Remembering your chest from last year’s drawing, I too thought the blue lumps were your boobs eager to get into the picture!
bavaria says
Eager to get into the picture made me laugh… :D Thanks Trish!
Grace says
Maybe I can share a big secret – we have just made the phone call to confirm a new brother for Joseph – this time he is called Barnaby and looks just like Euan. Fingers crossed he can arrive this weekend because it is heartbreaking to see Joseph alone in the paddock – he is totally deaf and relied on his brother to make him aware of what is happening – so we imagine he must be feeling very scared and lonely on his own. x
bavaria says
I love a story with a happy ending… Hurry up Barnaby! xxx
Kelloggsville says
Are the blue lumps your boobs?! Gee whizz!
bavaria says
No, they are my Shoulders! :D I was only wearing one shoulder pad that day!….
Funky Wellies says
It will be interesting to see what he comes up with as a Nine Year Old!!
Sad about Euan and his now lonely brother. xx
bavaria says
Hmmm… Yes! :D Thank you, his poor lonely brother is very sad about it all. I think they should get a replacement brother, preferably before our next visit!
Sally (Recipe Junkie) says
How sad – we’ve only had to deal with pet chicken death here and the kids were remarkably sanguine about it – I fear, though the day when Fred the dog meets his demise. I LOVE the pictures kids draw of us – this is awesome – you should frame it!
bavaria says
Thank you Sally. Yes, I might well frame the picture! :D
sheonad says
wonderful!
I now know who to look out for at BritMums Live! No red carnation required – you’ll stick out a mile!
Must print out this picture to take with me…
bavaria says
Yes, I suppose you’re right! I will at least stand out! So glad to hear you’re going, can’t wait to meet you! :)
Pia says
I’m sure Modigliani’s drawings looked just like that at six! Love the colours. Yes the nose does ‘stand out’, but it’s the nostrils that grab attention. You look lovely, Emma :)
I’m sorry about Euan. Isn’t it nice though how the kids thought about his lonely brother?
bavaria says
You are took kind Pia, thank you! :D
MsCaroline says
I have a hilarious family portrait done by Son#1 when he was about 5 years old that makes me look like a crazed clown. By comparison, your portrait is quite lovely. And I do love your hair color. So sorry to hear about Euan, but endlessly impressed that your mum keeps alpacas. That’s so much more interesting than a cat or a dog!
bavaria says
Thank you Caroline, I am slightly surprised by my hair colour, but apparently there was no brown. Yes, it’s quite farmlike at their house and apart from everything else they also have cats and dogs! :D
Helen says
i think that is really artistic and creative love the detail
bavaria says
Thanks Helen…I am not so keen on a few aspects! :D
Sarah @ The View From the Table says
My, what a long neck you have! I’m sorry to hear about Euan the Alpaca :(
bavaria says
Quite alpaca-esque actually isn’t it? Thank you…
Sarah @ The View From the Table says
Yes, it is! :)
bavaria says
Thank you :)
Brinabird and Son says
It’s funny how are children see us. I dread the day the wee man will start drawing pictures of me!
bavaria says
Sometimes it’s funny, and sometimes it’s not so funny! :D