Simplicity and Creativity

I know I've written about it a number of times. So I apologize for kicking the proverbial dead horse. But we have creativity oozing out the cracks of our house these days. It seems that with a meager assortment of craft supplies they can create anything their little hearts desire. I think they've heard me say that one of the things my heart desires is a Wii (well, one of the material things I desire!). I really want one; it's one of the only things on my Christmas wish list this year.

So this is what I came upstairs to a few weeks ago (I'm late in posting this). Karis and Justin had created their own Wii (and Wii fit!) with styrofoam and markers. Not only did they enjoy playing with it they also fought over who's turn it was!

Which makes me wonder, if I do get that Wii for Christmas will I do a little damage in the creativity department? I was in Scholar's Choice for their midnight madness sale and saw a Milton Bradley version of an ancient Egyptian game that invovled sand, sticks and stones. I'm sure King Tut would roll in his grave at the $35 price tag. I'm beginning to think that some of our best ideas and inventions come not out of having lots but out of simplicity, need and creativity.

p.s. Take a close look at her shoes. She made them! She wants to start a shoe business, her prototypes are made with paper and tape. Maybe I should stop buying shoes too!