Saturn

We did it!  8 bottles of glue, a dozen newspapers, two cans of spray paint, a giant balloon and one jar of glitter later, Saturn emerged.  (And did I mention the invaluable help of Martin, a friend and designer from Germany, who led us into the paper mache project?)

Putting on the final touches:

Even though I’m not of the crafty persuasion and I’m fine if I never paper mache again, it was all worth it as I watched Ronan proudly move about at school today.  Sometimes as a parent, I wish that he was “easier” and more “normal” and that we could just pick out a costume from Old Navy and be done with it.  But in his dedication to his ideas and his unwavering commitment to realizing whatever concept his mind has set forth, I get to witness something new and delightful being born.

And something else that I love about Ronan- he is not afraid to be different.  Social convention is not at the forefront– translating his ideas into creations are what motivate him.  Sound like anyone else we know?  :)