I think we have pretty much established that I could give a rat's hiney if Alexis plays with "messy" artsy craftsy stuff. I drag out the finger paints, leave open access to crayons and markers, and encourage the chalk. I've been known to help her paint her hands to make hand-prints, I absolutely join her in coloring everything in sight, and have no problem letting her do about anything short of taking a bath in permanent marker. As long as it's washable, I'm all good.

However, it has come to my attention that not everybody sails in the same ship as I do. So, does this make you go -meh- or make you want to go screaming for your mommy?