Poetic Simplicity

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Bubba's Cuteness

Bubbas Cuteness, originally uploaded by poetic mama.

I just can't resist posting this little shot of the youngest in the family. We are away in Arizona this weekend visiting the great grandparents and this was a sweet moment of rest for our toddler boy.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Portrait of Mommy

Portrait of Mommy, originally uploaded by poetic mama.

A child's eye is wonderful. Boo intuitively knows how to capture the story and he already understands the idea of good composition. My job as his mother is to help protect the innocence he brings to his art. I don't want to train his intuitive creativity out of him. I want his expression of truth to flow freely from deep within him as he travels through this life.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Habitat for Humanity

So dh is often quite creative and brilliant if you ask me and I mean that in the general and in the specific. Several months ago we finally decided to purchase and install new solid wood interior doors in our home. Several of the door jams were splitting and the doors were hung hastily and carelessly right before we bought our house. The problem we had though, was that the doors themselves were in great shape, but hollow and not our choice with three little ones and all of the noise that comes with such joy. We were very conflicted in the decision because we didn't want good doors to go into a landfill. First I tried freecycle and no luck. Then I tried word of mouth...which was also fruitless. So dh decided to do some research and he followed a link from a link, from a link, which led him to our local Habitat for Humanity chapter. So he arranged a pick up and sure enough all four doors will be put to good use.

I have to tell you that my experience with the drivers today was the nicest interaction I have ever had when I have donated something to an organization. I regularly give to Goodwill and until recently, Salvation Army. The men from Habitat were kind, knowledgeable and professional. I felt like the donation is really gonna go to someone in need. They gave me a flyer of what things they are needing and they told me to pass the word along... which of course, I totally am. This list comes from the local Home Store in my area. If you are thinking about what to do with decent materials you are needing to dispose of, I totally recommend them. There is a $5.00 fuel charge and your waste can become someone's blessing and good fortune. It was a source of huge light in my day!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Finishing things...

The first photo project is finished and will be mailed tomorrow. I can't believe I am actually taking this first step! I am often so afraid of having my art critiqued so sending this in is huge for me!

I am also almost finished with Baby J's blanket. She is asking me every day..."Mama, are you done with my baby doll blanket yet?" I can't wait to be able to say, "All done baby girl!"

I have grown way to acustomed to letting things go unfinished, and it is really feeling very good to get these precious tasks completed. I need more completion in my world.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Thursday Thoughts- Simple vs. Easy

I've already downed my venti latte, so I am ready to tackle the issue of the choice today.

Let's talk about truth today.

Simple: Truth is all around us ready for us to notice it when we are ready....and sometimes even making us notice it when we think we really aren't ready for it.

Easy: Speaking truth, and living truth should be easy... but it so isn't. It is actually *easier* to deny truth most of the time... at least IMNSHO.

So living in my truth has been quite an evolutionary process. I had to purge the message that my experience was not important. I had find the courage and strength to be aware of my truth on a daily basis... but now it is intergrated in me and I feel like I am open to truth around me and inside of me. It is immensily difficult to stay mindful of the truth around me sometimes. What has surprised me though, is how much less energy it takes for me to do that hard work, than to deny truth. Now that I am fairly well practiced, it is actually both simple and easy for me in my daily movement, but it has taken discipline... that's for sure.

Energy is a tricky thing... we are tempted to cut corners and deny truth when we think skipping a step will make things easier for us. Here's the thing though, what seems to help in the short run, ends up taking much more energy in the long run. Dragging denial around behind us brings with it, fear, exhaustion, and anxiety. I would rather do the work on the front end...so that in the long run I can live in the freedom that only truth can offer me.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Is this just the madness of King George?

WTF?!?

I just don't get why this move is supposed to make families feel like he understands their sacrifice... I mean really, Golf? What a big heart he has. *Rolling my eyes*

Yo George
by Tori Amos

I salute to you Commander
And I sneeze
'Cause I have Now
An Allergy
To your policies it seems

Where have we gone wrong America?
Mr. Lincoln we can't seem
To find you anywhere out of the millions
From the deserts
To the mountains
Over prairies
To the shores
Is this just the Madness of King George
Yo George
Is this just the Madness of King George
Yo George
Well you have the whole Nation
On all fours

Gifts from my kiddos

Gifts from my kiddos, originally uploaded by poetic mama.

Such sweetness. Dh facilitated a handmade gift for me from the kids. I was imagining construction paper and markers... he delivered the middle bouquet. Lot's of tears poured out over the kids gifts to me this year. I so heart being mommy for Boo, Baby J and Bubbas! (formerly known as Sweet Pea)