in the studio last week

This is was the third week of January! Wow! It  feels  felt like it was just the holiday break last week.... The oldest is back in school and we already have a full spring schedule. Hubs is still the ever vigilant provider. Youngest is still the ever tornadic reminder to live in the moment. We had a spot of snow this last week. Not as much as at Christmas, but enough to cause mayhem on the roads, and Hubs decided to use one of his much earned days off and stay home with me and Mini. The boy still had to go to school. When i dropped him off that morning, all of the students looked so defeated that they still had to go into the building that day...i can't say i blame them.
Good things are always happening...I got a job..teaching yoga...I am very grateful for the bone that was thrown to me by two beautiful spirits. I am now subbing at a local gym. And I have already taught two  three classes. I was completely terrified all week last week...I managed to survive the first class and then another a few days later. My terror is completely self-inflicted...anxiety -based...but, I feel much better after jumping into these two classes. And I am very excited to teach more.
 Then there was Wednesday....the flu bug has been hitting hard all around us...reports of an epidemic have, well, quite honestly, caught me by surprise. Something about being a SAHM with no cable, kinda does it to you...unless I make a point to look up the news or listen to the radio...things slip by...I suppose that isn't the best thing in the world...but, it is what it is...having said that, being out in public in large groups lately,(friday night art show, teaching two large classes of yoga, grocery shopping) well, one comes in contact with germs...oh yeah, i watched "Contagion" this weekend as well...which only brought back all of my training about spreading germs in school and the need to keep sanitizer gel everywhere...but, all that to say...i'm dealing with a respiratory bug at the moment...my diet has consisted of the following for the last two days...

combinations of the following....ANY COMBINTATION of the following:

orange juice
lemon
lime juice
cinnamon
cayenne
garlic
honey
cough drops
mint tea
ginger
fennel
soup
mucinex
ibuprophen
acetaminaphen
cough drops

yoga

yes, i'm still doing my yoga....it makes me feel better...that's all i can say about that...rest is great...but at some point, you gotta stretch...and it helps me a lot...

But, back to the studio...since i have been feeling under the weather,i haven't felt like pushing myself...that's not true. my brain really wants to make stuff...my physical body just doesn't seem to want to cooperate as much...So, instead, i made a compromise...to work small, and be happy with that...and it seems to have worked out well...

i worked on envelopes, post it notes, scraps of paper, and did a little bit of detailing on a small canvas (10x10)....i have found that as an artist, there are just days that i won't get to work like i want...but there are ways to work...

3 days of snow is my limit

True to my Texas roots and expectations of snow...

I'm over it today...

It snowed on Christmas Day, here.  I wake up this morning with the white still all around.  In my book, that is officially 3 days...I count the day it snowed...and all of today, even though it just started...The roads are clearing, but not enough for my liking. (especially when driving is involved) I have decided that when it snows no one should be forced to drive in to work. I HAVE SPOKEN! MAKE IT SO!  Texans do not drive well in ice or snow....let's just face facts here. 

Right now, my kidlets and I are snuggled up in the den watching the youngest's cartoon obsession of Alice in Wonderland...The oldest will be leaving us today for a week to visit other family. I silently bide the time until he has to go.

I have an art sale this coming Sunday. And I could possibly be outside. You know how I feel about that. But, this is my job. Bills to pay and such. (just like everyone else) My mind, as usual, is full of ideas of treasures to make for this show. The question is, will I have time to complete them successfully? THAT is always the question. The other question is...Will the treasures sell? 

The youngest just jumped from the arm of the couch, bounced off the couch cushion landing on her feet to the floor, hopped on the coffee table, jumped to the ottoman, and said, "TAAA DAAAA!" she looked like a super hero....Now she dances to her favorite Sesame Street Classics....She is my beautiful fearless daredevil...i admire her moxy...and i have learned to NOT PANIC!

The oldest laughs in his maniacal (Muh Wah HAHAHAHA) manner as he apparently scores some big points or levels up or something like that on his electronic device...He is my Einstein and i admire his brilliance.

The dog, curled up beside me, taking his loyal spot and warming my leg. I have grown use to him being stuck to me like glue when i sit down.

This is winter in our house....snow days....

White Christmas in Texas

So, something weird happened here in Texas yesterday. WE GOT A WHITE CHRISTMAS! It isn't unheard of here...just not our normal holiday weather. We are currently in a winter wonderland.  Right now, my family and I are warm and snug in our den, with views of white from every window.

 We did venture out into the snow for about 20 minutes yesterday. It took about 20 minutes to bundle up for the excursion...and another 25 to unbundle and clean up the wet mess on the kitchen floor. That's White Christmas in Texas. 

So, to everyone, and for every holiday or none at all that is celebrated this season, I would like to wish you many warm hugs, well wishes, and good vibes for you and yours.