kidding around

This weekend was fairly productive. I took the kids to see Charlottes Web, managed to complete my first silhouette collage, visit IKEA without buying more than I had on my list, took 3 walks, organized toys…not to say that my patience wasn’t tested. These winter weekends can be so long!

I know that I could accomplish a lot if I didn’t have the distractions of kids fighting and of course wanting to just plain enjoy them. I feel like I am constantly stopping myself from making “to-do” lists and just accomplishing one thing at a time. I’m sure many of you can relate…I mean, what I am rushing to? Why do I think I have some sort of deadline? Geesh, I wish I could calm my head some time…

I really do want to jump in and start sewing some clothes for the girls again. BUT before I do so, I am doing a HUGE clean up…a good, satisfying cleansing! So of course I am just eager to begin, but I am reminding myself to ENJOY what I am working on and RELAX.

Anyway, this piece is obviously of my son. And no, those are not palm trees! They are the beginnings of dandelions- I’m sort of working as I go and this is how I work best. I have plans to reconstruct old frames I have found at the thrift store.

Has anyone created a “shadow box effect” with old frames?

On a completely unrelated issue- I will be watching my sweet niece for 2 weeks again this Spring Break. In return, my sister and husband are kind to have my 3 kids for a week. The kids are all at fun ages and this will certainly be a time for them to remember with their cousins. SO- Nathan and I plan to go out west and visit family and friends in Portland/Seattle. I’ll be sure to be asking for advice in visiting the Northwest…I’ve been through once, but was in college and poor and on my way to Vancouver. Hurrah for summer plans!