Stitching...

Today I took a walk with my kids. Sometimes this isn't an easy thing to do. The weather, someone is tired, hungry, cranky. But it felt good. I needed it. It made me think of my first class with Marisa. She emphasized taking care of yourself as you embark on this journey as an artist. It can be hard when you have two other precious lives to take care of. But I know this is important. Taking care. I read an article that was in Prevention magazine. They interviewed the First Lady. She takes very good care of herself and she said it has gotten easier as her kids have gotten older. Of course. But she said that she feels women need to put themselves higher on their priority list. She wants to be an example for her kids. She doesn't want to be self sacrificing. She knows that to feel her best and be there for her family like they need her to be she has to do the work to take care of herself as well. I believe this to be so true and something I aim for. Sometimes it is just something as simple as getting myself a glass of water when I get one for the kids. My mother can't mother me in that way anymore so I need to do it for myself. To be there for myself and my family. I do hope you are doing this as well. And I hope to get out for another walk this week.

The above photo is just some stitches I created. I like the one on the right. I started it on a piece of cloth. Don't know when I will get back to it but that is what is great about it. It is always there when I want it. I am going to be busy with finishing my son's train Halloween costume this week but I am still going to get to the color story. And I have an inspiration board I want to start with WINTER as the theme.

Stay well. I would love to hear what you are working on...