Life in Focus

I am

I am so proud of the amazing performance that my daughter gave on that stage last Saturday.  She was beautiful and confident and joyful...and it made my heart skip a beat and took my breath away.

I am enjoying a bouquet of flowers in every room of my home.  Between my birthday and her performance, we are rich in blooms!

I am getting ready to leave for a week away alone with my husband.  So needed. I feel so lucky to have the chance to spend this time with him.

I am grateful that my parents are so willing to step in and manage it all while I'm away.

I am missing my studio and can't wait to dive back into the projects I have on my desk and in my heart.

I am tired.

I am excited to come back home feeling rested and inspired.

I am making to do lists and grocery lists and check lists for when I'm out of town.  So many details!

I am going to make a very cool project to celebrate my 40th birthday year...more details to come!

I am wishing that my puppy would stop chewing up the carpet.

I am looking forward to reading the stack of books by my bedside.

I am in need of some sunshine.

I am thinking about my summer garden and backyard projects.

I am planning some fun surprises for my sweet Owain's 10th birthday in April.

I am trying to come to grips with the sudden loss of a good friend and trying to see through the fog of this past week's events.  It has had a profound effect on me and I will share more when I'm able.

I am feeling comforted by this.

where I've been and where I'll be

Right here...with this amazing girl. 

For the past week, we have been working hard getting ready for the play and now, we are ready to go!  Tomorrow starts our first run of a week of school performances to end next Saturday night (which happens to be my 40th birthday) with a sold out public performance.  I can not even express how proud I am of her and what a thrill it is to watch her shine with such confidence on stage as "Alice".

She looks just like she came right out of a story book, don't you think?

Have a wonderful week!

feeling behind...but grateful.

Yesterday was "life in focus" Friday and although I have been feeling behind in every aspect of my life, I am remembering to feel gratitude.  This past week has been an absolute whirlwind with sick kids, huge school projects taking over the evening hours, lots of play rehearsals, and enough little details of homemaking and motherhood to make my head spin.  Today, I finally feel like I can take a deep breath and be mindful of the simple stuff that got me through this week.

So, here's to keeping life in focus and feeling grateful for...

1. antibiotics, Motrin, and Albuterol inhalers..not to mention nasal spray and digital thermometers!

2. new games and activities to keep us happy and busy when we're stuck inside.

3. The Creativity Project and the inspiration it is giving me.

4. My messy desk....evidence of my full life.

5. the report that my daughter wrote about optimism and what it means to her.

6. wonderful friends to celebrate with...we had such a good time last weekend!

7. date  nights to look forward to.

8. 65 degree days with the sun shining....spring really is coming!

9. the dollar spot at Target (aren't these little faces adorable?)

and.....10. a husband who likes to cook (and is really good at it!!)

simple stuff that makes life that much better.