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Sunday, May 16, 2010

34th Birthday




















































34 is so much better than 24. I know who I am. And I'm not embarrassed or ashamed. I know what's important and I learn from my mistakes. I know what I want and I depend on myself to get it. I've made strong bonds with love. 10 years brings big changes.


Friday, May 7, 2010

Kindergarten Visitation





My little boy had a 2 hour Kindergarten visitation today. The whole family took him to Cottonwood Elementary. The same elementary school I was teaching at May 2005, just a few weeks before I went into premature labor. There were several friendly familiar faces for me this morning, but I still had a pit in my stomach. No familiar faces for Nathan. He didn't have much to say afterwards except that he had fun. I'm honestly not ready for this milestone.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Art Class




Yesterday was my last art class. I missed more than %50 due to sick kids, family plans, canceled babysitters, relay runs. I really had so much fun when I got to go. I teased that I needed a beta blocker before class. I dared not let my eyes stray to another student's work. I learned a great deal about value and color. I wish I could go back and retake all the classes I missed.

This is the acrylic I've been working on. Still a long way from finished.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

A few of my favorite things...








These aren't in any particular order. But I needed a little reminder today of just how lucky I am.

Nathan shaking his bottom.

Eric and the boys holding me down to tickle my feet. I'm extremely ticklish and I laugh so hard I lose my breath.

Watching Zachary run.

An unexpected text or email from a friend.

Watching something funny on TV in my bed late at night.

Paint. The smell, the colors, on canvas, on my fingers, on my hands and half way up my arm.

Black coffee early in the morning.

Laughing and sweating with Carrie during a particularly hard workout.

Cooking something healthy for my family.

Going out with friends and just letting go.

Learning to sail through trial and error.

The smell of lavender.

Being outside in the sunshine.

New lip gloss.

Getting my sons out of bed in the morning because are always excited to see me.

Being needed.

Whispers in my ear.

Skin on skin. An embrace, a touch, Eskimo kisses, holding hands ...

Bob Marley on outdoor speakers.

Finding a sunspot on my cozy bed.

Driving fast with the windows down and the music loud.

Making others feel happy.



Sunday, March 28, 2010

Special?



Zach decided to wake up earlier than usual this morning. I have a 7:30 policy. So I turned the monitor down a little and tried to get a little more sleep. He was talking, but not crying.

At 7:35, I hear Nathan crooning, "Mommy my light is green." and Zach screeching. Apparently, I had fallen back to sleep. I opened my bedroom door and Zach is standing just outside his bedroom. He is screaming "Momma, Momma, Momma".

Luckily, I still have the crib tent that went in Nathan's bed shortly after his 2nd birthday. I just have to use it a bit earlier than I planned.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

good grief


I started cleaning out my art spaces. Amazed to find 20 random baskets, 15 frames, and old art from 15 years ago. Like this oil pastel I did in college sometime. Good Grief!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Have less


I'm feeling the need to purge. I want to live leaner. If I don't love it, I don't want it anymore. I want to clean out closets and drawers and the garage and storage.

Who's with me?

This is what I'm thinking... First, gathering up all the stuff in my house I don't love including decorations I'm over, toys the boys never touch, random under utilized furniture, etc. Second, putting out in my driveway and attempt to sell it to a new home. Somewhere it will all be appreciated. Third, making arrangements for AM Vets to come pick it all up and tow it away. AM Vets will give it to people who need it.

I want to replace quantity with quality. I want to fit all my stuff on a boat and sail for months homeschooling my boys. I want to teach Nathan to better appreciate the things he has. I want to value people, time, and experiences over stuff.

Who wants to have a purge party?