Volcanoes, Flowers & Poop.

        Don't worry, this post has nothing to do with any of those things in the literal sense. Today we got to do Community Outreach, which is where a small team of us head out and serve our community in different ways. Our team gets to work with kids at the local elementary school, and it is just too fun. Kateland and I got to help out in a Drama/Art class of about 22 for kindergardeners and first graders. I know, right? It was a blast. I can honestly say I had forgotten just how funny the word "Poop" is to little boys. Apparently "poop" is a very interchangeable word and can be used as an observation, insult, punchline, or just to spice up conversation. I mean really you guys, this is groundbreaking stuff.
        Seeing the difference between the boys and the girls was too funny. Kateland's table of little girls drew these beautiful flowers and rainbows and stayed on the paper. My table of 5 boys instantly attacked the giant paper.. I imagined it was similar to something you'd see on Animal Planet, when the monkeys are all fighting for food. They instantly began to paint this massive volcano that was errupting and spewing fire everywhere. Everything had to burn in this picture apparently. There was tidal waves and surfers and trees and a few unidentified scribbles.. all on fire. Then they started stabbing the paper with brushes and when I asked them if that was rain, the kindergardener responded, "ITS RAINING POOOOOPPPPP!" and practically collapsed in a fit of giggles.
         Even though the boys and girls are so different, they all wanted the same thing; to be told how wonderful they are. They would all show us, "Look what I did! I painted that! What do you think of my flower?" and they all wanted to hear how amazing they are. And they honestly are! These kids are so bright and talented (..minus the whole burning everything and fecal shower thing) and its sad to think they aren't told that enough.

I already adore these little boogers to no end, and took a picture of their paintings to show you all because I love them that much. 

{Shoot, I am in so much trouble when I'm a mom.}

{My boys' Poop & Lava Volcano is on the far Right.}