Bella recently discovered that Jim, I and my ex-husband (whom she's never met because he lives in the US but who she sees as a member of the family - which is fine with us) all went to Art School. And for some reason this discovery has really struck a chord with her and she's suddenly obsessed with going to Art School herself. And with that objective firmly in her mind she has become equally obsessed with learning everything she can about the arts.

She's always been interested in drawing and writing, but that interest has now turned in to a major love affair and from the moment she gets up until she goes to bed she is creating something.

She made this little model the other day, with the minimum amount of help (except for the trees which were made by the ever talented Hazel) and happily spent the entire day painting and sticking. And is rightfully very proud of how it turned out.

I always knew that she would have an interest in art, but I've found it amazing to watch this new growth and determination. I don't mind what she decides to do when she grows up, but right now I am just really enjoying her enjoyment.