Spring is certainly in the air and I am thrilled beyond measure! And this coming from someone who loves winter so you know I am that excited about this change. The woods behind our house has turned from a grayish-brown of tangled trees to softer shades of green with even hints of pink and red blooms poking out here and there. The other day I even smelled fresh grass clippings on my way home from the store and I breathed it in as quickly and heavily as I could as to not miss any of it. The winter wasn’t bad this year but symbolically it was the end of a long personal battle I’ve had and I stand on the other side a victor. So seeing spring come, with all it’s newness and endless possibilities and I am ready to just dive right in, head-first. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
One thing that really helped me dive right in: Martha Stewart. Have you seen the April edition of Martha Stewart Living? Check out these GORGEOUS decoupage eggs
And my fave, the paper-napkin decoupage eggs:
Seriously, how can your eyes just not feast on those colors? I never realized how much I love color. I mean, I really really love it. One of my favorite things to do is help people pick colors for their home, their office, themselves - it’s such a fun task and mixing and matching combinations and watching them meld together or play off one another is so cool. I haven’t had much time to create lately, but letting my eyes enjoy the palette of bold, rich colors is just as satisfying sometimes and I can do that with two little monkeys hanging off of me.
Sometimes it’s really hard not to wish my little dudes were older. I think and dream up all kinds of things I want to spend hours creating with my hands, or plans for myself in a possible career I would love to pursue, but I am jolted back into reality by the whiff of a dirty diaper or a squeal because someone can’t find his silly putty. I know that in ten years - well, not even ten, probably more like two or three - I will have much more time to myself, but I will also not have a baby to hold who delights in getting kisses, or a preschooler who pleads with me to tickle him. Some days will be harder than others not to wish away and I hope I learn to be gracious to myself and the creative process that I love so much, even when I can only devote a few minutes to it at a time, if even that much.
I completely understand about wanting them to grow up… I catch myself thinking that all the time! Oh, how I’d love some time to myself…even if it’s just to go to the bathroom!
The eggs. The colors. It all makes me so happy! So so happy!
I used to be a Fall kind of girl, but I think I’m definitely turning into a Spring!
By Will Blog For Shoes on 03.30.09 7:31 am | Permalink
I understand wanting time too. I get torn on where I also want to be in life. I love having children, but its hard to keep yourself in mind too. Just like you, I now it will get easier and then I will miss these times.
I love color! Rich, vibrant and beautiful. I crave it some days. Thanks for the eye candy! :D
By Rachel on 03.30.09 8:16 am | Permalink
Fun ideas. I may be stealing those for class projects!!
By Elizabeth on 03.31.09 11:01 am | Permalink
I feel you on having more time to be creative and I have too remind myself how much I will miss my baby when he is grown.
So, I really try to love and cherish each moment with him…even the terrible two ones….
By Julie Nickerson on 04.04.09 4:22 pm | Permalink