My mother crafted constantly from the time I can remember. She took sewing classes and learned to sew our clothes. She led my 4-H group and inspired us to create, taking us to workshops, and camp. She even led us to sing at the State Fair. As I got older she taught the craft classes at bible school and volunteered at the local hospital making floral arrangements for the gift shop, designed florals for many weddings, and even prom including my own prom and eventually my wedding. As I grew up I continued the passion to create. Over the years and as fads changed, there were the straw wreathes, cross stitch, plastic grid (who could forget that!), floral design, cake decorating, sewing, etc. I had taken a break for several years not knowing what to do or where to go next. Life always seemed too busy to take the time to start any projects. My older kids are out the house and missed out on the “fun stuff”. I’ve decided it’s important to share those moments with the kids. They were not only learning experiences, they were quality time with mom, and not until recently did I understand that. Our latest passion? We’re painting! I’m trying my hand at painting glasses with paint markers. My lil monkey picked out a “Cars” paint set and my youngest daughter purchased several instructional books on how to draw along with numerous pencils and a portfolio. Thank goodness she’s got a job to support the fire I lit! My point? Life’s too short and there are no guarantees. Take time to paint, spend time with your children. Do you have to paint? Heck no! We go once a month to the theater. It’s about spending time with your children. Trust me, there’s no such thing a perfect parent but I feel much better after quality time, making messes, and listening to their giggles. We're not just painting pictures and drawing horses, we're making memories. Trust me! Take time to paint!
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seester S
4/25/2015 02:59:26 pm
Love, love, love....
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