Hand Work is the Answer to a Motion Filled Day

Yesterday we had company - and when that company includes 3 children under the age of 11 it involves a lot of motion and kinetic energy. We fished in the pond, made a scarecrow, had a bonfire and ate lasagne.

After they left at about 7:30, I checked my email and saw that my Garden of Eden had sold (hooray) and then was able to to do a bit more hand embroidery on the abstract above before falling asleep in the chair at 9:00. Yes, kids can keep your spirit and mind young but - goodness! - they can suck you dry of any and all energy, plus dig into your reserve tanks.

Children

When I look at these pictures of my daughter at the age of 2 or so it fills me with a longing and – somehow – a bit of sadness. I was a very young 22 yrs. when Heather was born. She was already 7 when I was the age she is now. I loved her fiercely but wonder if my youth was a benefit or disability in fulfilling a parental role. Perhaps if I were older and wiser I might have made different choices in regards to my expectations both of me and of her. Heather has grown into adulthood with a brain that functions better than most and an innate common sense that helps guide her through this world. I still love her fiercely and pray for a safe, comfortable journey as she navigates through the messes and blessings of life.