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Magic Marker Monday: Ants in Your Pants


Ben, Age 6 1/2

With spring all around us, these works of art were a little too close to home for me!

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  1. SoCo momMay 25, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Oh my! Yes, I can see what you mean about the realism being just a little too evocative!

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  2. KDLMay 25, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    ants are one of like two insects that I can't tolerate (except in Bug's Life). Glad these are just paper...too cute.

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    Lol, there is something about boys and insects. I see what you mean though, just thinking about ants crawling about gives me the creeps.

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  4. ChildlifeMay 30, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Too funny! We kind of have this "love/hate" thing with bugs around our place, so I know what you mean. Ants are definitely not my favorite, although I would love to find Ben's version of them around the house anytime! :)

    ~Michelle @ 5MFSN

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