Okay, Mylie’s my kid but to me her painting ain’t all that, know what I mean? I wish she’d paint flowers and trees and pretty stuff like the others but she doesn’t, she paints human skeletons mostly. What’s all that about? Honestly, what can I do though? She lost her job at the bakery because all she done all day was twist the dough into skeletons though on the upside they was very – I want to say lifelike, but that’s ridiculous. The doctor says it’s all good, just leave her to it. Easy for him. She’s not his kid.
Sugar on the Bee 
I’m thinking it would be rather disconcerting to a parent with such a child. When they can’t help but wonder if there is something dark behind their child’s art. As parents, we so want to understand.
Love the way you wrote this, Jilly.
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Thank you, Dale – this one was a challenge! I hope you’re thoroughly thawed out after your long walk in the snow 🙂
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Beautifully written, Jilly
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Wow! Thank you, Neil.
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I’d much rather have a child like this than one that always colors between the lines. I would encourage their potential as much as possible.
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I love your positivity – I totally agree. Thank you so much.
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You’re very welcome, Jilly 🙂
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Let’s hope it is just a phase. Perhaps she could take up a clay modelling job.
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Great practical solution, thank you, James, I like it 🙂
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There’s little to be gained by just being like the rest! Individually is a great thing – although this is a little weird!
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I agree, just a little weird! Thank you, Keith.
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I would be a wee bit worried too!
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I know – fixation on human skeletons to the exclusion of all else is a bit odd to say the least.
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Nothing to worry about, unless they switch to sculptures that are a little too life like…!
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Thank you, Iain. I hope that’s not what’s coming next!
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It’s a mother’s job to worry. I loved the voice in this one!
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You’re absolutely right, Brenda, and thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated.
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Oh, you wrote about my twin granddaughters. How nice. 🙂 Nicely done, Jilly.
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Thank you, Bill! 🙂
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Perhaps she has a vision, and a dream. Might not be to everyone’s tastes but the work sounds pretty good! 🙂 Perhaps something will come of it.
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I like to think she has vision. Thank you, Laurie.
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I hear that skeleton rolls are all the rage on TikTok. Or should be … 😉
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Yes! I’d love that. Your reply got me laughing – thank you so much.
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Yay! Me love laughter! It be fun! It be yummy, sometimes. 🙂 Any rolls left? I’ll take a humerus, if you have it … 😉
(ducking, okay, okay, I’ll stop)
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The obsession with skeletons does seem to be concerning. I wonder why the doctor is not at all worried.
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I thought he was a bit casual about it myself. Thank you, Bernadette.
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Maybe she’ll become a great orthopedic surgeon 🙂
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Thank you! I like your practical positivity 🙂
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Great voice. An an intriguing character. I wanted more.
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Thank you, that’s very kind.
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me thinks, it’s time to look for another doctor. 🙂
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Yes, a second opinion maybe. Thank you!
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The macabre often worked for Frida.
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Thank you for your comment, so appropriate. I love the Fridas of this world.
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What a unique and creative take. If she is otherwise OK, she could make a lot of money with opening a Halloween and Horror House bakery and fun shop.
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Thank you so much! Your suggestions for her potential career path are great fun. I’d go to that bakery!
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Dear Jilly,
Love the voice in this. As a parent who had a child who did a lot of dark art in his teens, I understand her concern. Taking her skeleton obsession to her job is a tad extreme, although I think she’d sell a lot of bread at Halloween. 😉 Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you very much, Rochelle. Around your son’s age I used to devour paperback horror stories, absolutely loved them. Now I am a lot more squeamish but I do love the idea of Halloween skeletons
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I loved the voice you chose, and maintained successfully throughout. I also really liked the way you portrayed the mother’s concern – feeling intuitively that something’s wrong, seeking professional help, reassured and yet perturbed by the doctor’s assessment. It’s pitch perfect, Jilly – a really good piece of writing.
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Thank you very much, Penny, for your generous comments. They are so encouraging.
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