Homework

Patrick has been busying working on a print for Art from the Fourth Chakra The girls were missing their papa so he brought the studio home one night, and he got a lot of work done.



Claire was busy watching papa do all the hard work, and really wanted to help. But unfortunately block printing is not that best medium for baby artist, so she gets to watch from behind the gate.

Resting

So today I was really struggling with where my rhythm was taking me. I just couldn't get into the groove. I just couldn't find the piece that was "missing". I had a to do list, but none of it seemed important. Then I realized, what it was that I needed today. I needed to rest. Claire has been either up late or up early, our sleep schedule is really off. Today was a day to put it back together, and hopefully be a jump start for tomorrow. The girls even took much need quiet times to themselves.


It is hard to remember with all the hustle and bustle that days of rest are just as important as days of doing.

New Hat

I just finished Claire's new hat. It still needs ties to keep it on her but I love it. Nothing like a new hat to keep a head warm in the winter. I foresee many of these hats being made they are fun, cute, and quick.

Trying to Simplify More

Today was busy and overwhelming and I get home and the house is cluttered and disorganized. I know what the rest of the week has entailed for me simplifying!
Here is the list:

1- Environment:
visual clutter
toys
books
general stuff
cleaning products, after shave, perfumes

2- Sustenance:
choice of food
meal times
bed times
other

3- Schedule:
parents daily rhythms
transitions
child's daily rhythms
car jorneys
child in busy and noisy environment (including background radio, music etc)
other

4- Information and Involvement
screen media
exposure to adult conversation
exposure to older siblings conversation
choices
other

5- Discipline
unrealistic requests
requests not followed through
"if...then" statements
other

Grateful for quiet moments,



and building fun.
Grateful for a bib with dual cape purpose.






And most of all grateful for calm dinners lit only by candles, spending time with the family reflecting on our day.

A Moment of Silence

Please take this time to honor your children and the children of Haiti by:

■turning off the news- TV and radio
■telling your young children simple tales of security and love
■giving your children extra warmth, physical and emotional
■lighting a candle
■sending positive thoughts, prayers, energy to Haiti and her people, full of light and love and hope
■being thankful for all that you have been blessed with

Namaste my friends.

WIP Wednesday

So this week I have been working on more bendy dolls. Patrick's mother is hosting a bridal shower and has requested a small bride for each guest. Right now they are naked, but are slowly coming together.