"don't draw on the table"

yes, please! i finally removed the mat i had down on the dining room table for... i can't remember how long! it was one of my goals for the day. it took me a long time, but it was worth the work because i love the sight of a clear table. if only i could also clear all table and counter tops. oh well, one thing at a time. i'm relieved to see a clean table again, but now that nj is loving his crayons and paper, i'm worried about him marking it up. he already marked up my mat that i tried to clean today, it wouldn't come off! when i first saw it, i couldn't get mad at him since he didn't know. but now that he's already gone beyond the paper, i make it a point to repeat: drawing is only for paper, coloring books, or your sketch book. i especially emphasized not to draw on the table today as he asked me for his crayons and book.