PiBoIdMo

A field guide to mommies

Picture Book idea Month

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In the last few months I've been mulling about a few stories. Some have popped into my head and just as quickly faded into wherever lost ideas go- others stick there and just occupy my mind at odd moments. It's been a while since I did creative writing and since this isn't graded per se, I shouldn't have too much anxiety about it. It's fun after all!

 I think it's time for me to write out at least the idea or character or thoughts jumbled in my head in a slightly organized manner. So I'm joining in PiBoIdMo! Here's to some terrible ideas- or maybe some good ones- or at least springboards for books I can share with my baby and maybe even others.

Things Cooper ate

This is all that's left of Nicks mouth guard From the dentist.... So that's gonna be expensive to replace....

2015 resolutions

With a baby on the way I find that my usual resolutions and goals lists have to be significantly trimmed back in the expectation that it will become difficult to sustain them with the unknown impact of a new child in our daily routine. I can imagine sometimes that I'll be some perfect blend of mom and artist, but if I truthfully look at it, there's going to be quite an upheaval with the arrival of our son. So here's my paired back and practical list:

1. Plan out and budget meals better.

2. Prep the nursery and don't overdo my plans on handmade crafted items for the baby's room.

3. Learn what I can before the baby comes and don't beat myself up when the learning curve gets bumpy along the way.

4. Create art and music when I can and when I don't have as much time as I'd like, spend time appreciating it.

5. Help my husband feel involved with care taking and not overwhelmed between childcare and work. 

Things cooper ate- a tube of Cortizol 10

Back from Chicago

It was wonderful visiting Chicago but even better to make it home today and nap and walk the dog. So much fun but little rest, and we were worried about potential storms in Dallas. Here's at few pics walking around the park in The Colony.

Travels and walks

Took cooper for a walk since I need to get healthier. Walking helps, right?

Went to Napa last weekend for live in the Vineyard. Won show tickets through an art contest. Saw lots of things including driving around the area to the ocean to drive the pch and draw at the beach! Stopped outside my favorite studios for pics too.