Thank you notes

TGIF.

I'm super excited that it's Friday.

I'm working on a new card. I've had some requests for a thank you note. I thought I'd mash up a bunch of things and hopefully everyone will love it=0)

Gems+flowers=Thank you

I made a little VINE  (click on vine to see it).

Thumbs up or down? It's just at the starting stages, but I'm thinking it's looking pretty.

HAPPY WEEKEND.

Carol

Maybe NOT

HOLA.

Hope you are having a fantastic week.

Today I was going through my sketch book. I found a sketch of the weekend we went to the butterfly exhibit. I was sketching my boy and his funny pose, BUT we also needed to make his teacher a birthday card. I added a few birthday items and thought he'd be thrilled...

MAYBE NOT.

He was like...just staring at it and then he looked at me(I had on a super duper smiley face).

No thanks mama.

LOL.

I tried, but he wanted to make a comic for her.

What was I thinking?!!!! LOL.

Have a great day.

Carol

My other job...

X-LOOK at all these stars.

Me-WHOA, you had excellent behavior today.

X-Okay, so when E comes over we get to have computer time.

Me-Uhhhhh...nope. 

X-WHAT.  That was the DEAL.

Me-That was your deal. You know E doesn't get computer time. I'm sorry, but I have to respect her family rules.

X-UGHHHHH, but I'll do everything and E will just watch.

Me-.......

X-OK?

Me-Sorry. I know you want to show her your First in Math stuff, but the answer is still no.

X-What if she wears your eye cover and just listens to it?

Beginner.

It's Monday...already.

Remember the last time you started something new. 

The excitement...sweat...maybe even a couple of tears?

That is every day life for a little one. Yet, we expect them to just JUMP IN. Don't be nervous, shy, or even scared.

 I think my tiny ballerina is excited, but still a little shy about her first class. 

I had a lot of fun painting this watercolor. Mostly the skirt part=0)

It's Monday. Maybe you will be inspired to be a beginner at something today.

XOXO,

Carol

My other job....

J-I wanna go home.

Me-We can leave as soon as your class is over.

J-I don't like swimming. And I'm feeling a little bit shy.

Me-You still need to learn how to swim and look how great you are doing. You are okay. 

J-I don't want to swim without my goggles. I don't like it.

Me-He's just trying to show you what it's like. In case you fall into water on accident. He's preparing you...so you know what it's like.

J-(crying...crying...crying)Okay, how many more minutes? 

Me-About 15 minutes.

J-Then I'm never coming back.

One day they will fit.

HOLA.

I've been working on a little ballerina.

She has one big wish...that those toe shoes will fit=0)

She looks a little disappointed, but she will be alright. LOL.

Do you have a little ballerina in your life that keeps asking you WHEN she will get her toe shoes?

I do and she hasn't even taken a ballet class. LOL.

Kiss your peeps.

My other job.....

J-I'm never going to get those ballerina slippers.

Me-You will sweetie. After we are all done with swim class, THEN ballet class.

J-Why? I really want those slippers.

Me-You won't wear toe shoes until you're bigger.

J-What did you say?

Me-You won't wear toe shoes until you're bigger.

J-UGHHHHHHH. Why? Angelina ballerina has them already.

Me-Well, she is a cartoon.

J-It's just not fair. You are so mean. You just don't want me to have them. Right?

Me-That's not true. 

J-Fine, but I'm still going to ballerina college when I'm big. 

SPRING in your step

HOLA.

Feliz Thursday. Who's going out for cocktails tonight? LOL.

Maybe my little lady is on her way to meet up with friends for cocktail hour.

What exciting chit chat will go on tonight? Hopefully, lots of giggles=0)

She is on 6"X9" 140lb Cold Press

If you are interested in purchasing her please contact me.

Kiss your peeps at the pub for me=0)

My other job...

X-Okay, I'm hungry.

Me-You just ate three snacks.

X-I'm STARVING. 

Me-Can you please wait until we get home?

X-I'M ....S T A R V I N G.

Me-...............................

X-Mama, did you hear me?

Me-I did and I know that you are not starving. You had lunch an hour ago and three snacks in five minutes.

X-That's impossible. I swear I'm STARVING.....

Puddles

Hi there.

I've been moving along with my latest watercolor. I'm really liking the umbrella so far. There is always something that my eyes stay on when I paint. This painting reminds me, that I should have a spring in my step. I guess we should all be excited about the things going on in our lives. Even if it doesn't seem so exciting at times. LOL. 

Are you working on something exciting?

I think I may try some new paints soon=0)

This is the song that inspired me to paint this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-njAuS7eTQ

Have a SPRING in your step today,

Carol

Jumping over puddles.

Good morning.

It has been a very busy week for me, BUT I did get to start a new watercolor.

I'm trying out some new color combinations to see how I like them.

So far I've thrown at least five out the window. It's been a week of experiments and just not worrying about the precious paper. LOL. I'm about half way done with this one, so hopefully it won't end up in the front yard;oP

Hope you all have a very PEACEFUL weekend.

Kiss your peeps,

Carol

My other job....

X-MAMA COME IN MY ROOM....HURRY.

Me-Are you ok?

X-I can't find anymore white paper ANYWHERE.

Me-I thought you were hurt. Please don't shout like that.

X-IT'S AN EMERGENCY.

Me-Should I call an ambulance?

X-No, but can you PLEASE go to the store NOWWWWW.

Me-No. I will go tomorrow.

X-MAMA, I need to finish my drawings TONIGHT. I want to give G his copy at school tomorrow.

Me-Sorry, it's almost bedtime anyways. I will go tomorrow.

X-You just don't care about my comics. 

Me-I will go...no worries.

X-PLEASE don't forget. PLEASE MAMA. PLEASE.