Last night, I was going to create a Vlog Talk video where I show you my toddler doing crazy things and misbehaving.
But then at around 7:30 p.m. Handsome decided he’d trump my vlogging plans by doing this:
And this:
…with a black crayon.
So instead of vlogging, I spent last night doing this:
Thankfully, we had our microfiber couch treated with Scotch Guard when we first bought it. Kudos to hubby for suggesting we do that before Handsome was even in the picture. It only took about 30 minutes of scrubbing with soapy water to get the black crayon out.
But I got it all out.
And that’s why crayons aren’t for toddlers. Trust me on this one.
P.S. Just before my arms were so tired they nearly fell off, I took a second to throw away all the crayons. Just in case he gets inspired to create another masterpiece.
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Twitter: ithoughtiknewma
November 16, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Oh no! We haven’t given Baby crayons yet, but I know he is getting some for Christmas. We’ll be on the lookout for couch scribbling now
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Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
November 17, 2011 at 9:35 am
Yup. I suggest you keep two or four eyes on him at all times when he’s coloring!!
Thats some nice , early artwork . I think it was signed Handsome?
Oh, no!
Mine color all over everything! Makes me crazy!
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Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
November 17, 2011 at 9:35 am
Yeah I don’t think he’ll be using crayons for awhile! I may just sign him up for a painting class where he can go crazy!
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November 16, 2011 at 3:17 pm
omg I think I threw up in my mouth a little when I saw that first picture. awful.
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November 16, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Oh my! Thank goodness that came out!
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November 17, 2011 at 8:31 am
Me too! It was such a relief to get it out.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
November 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Oh no! I have a microfiber set that I absolutely hate because it shows every little mark. I think I’ll learn from Handsome on this one and buy a new set!
Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
November 17, 2011 at 8:32 am
Great idea!!
Twitter: mytimeasmom
November 16, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Yep. My kid has done that. Glad you got it out.
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November 17, 2011 at 8:32 am
Thanks, I was glad too.
Twitter: NaynaDub
November 16, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Oh yes! We did the scotch gard as well. I love our microfiber stuff – so easy to get stuff out!
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Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
November 17, 2011 at 8:32 am
Yeah that scotch guard really does work!
Twitter: hinessightblog
November 17, 2011 at 6:58 am
Oh no, no, no!!
Thanks goodness you got that out. Wow!
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Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
November 17, 2011 at 8:33 am
Thank you. I was SOOO glad to get it out. When I first saw it, I was totally freaked out!
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November 18, 2011 at 9:59 am
Yes, crayons are not for toddlers – though mine still try to eat them more than destroy things with them . . .
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Thanks goodness for the after photos. Oy.
My husband is a designer so we have Sharpies everywhere. I try to murmur at least once a day, “It’ll be ok,” because I know it will happen.
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February 20, 2012 at 3:15 pm
My couch has had a lot worse things done to it! You’re lucky it was only crayon. Messes and kids go hand in hand. Thank goodness for Scotch Guard!
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