I had several really creative days this week. I raced through my housework and sat down to choose music, pictures, and movies for our annual Christmas video for the grandparents. Another day I painted gifts, cut fancy papers, and wrapped presents. I even finished all of the applique work on my Thanksgiving wall hanging. Now I have a year to finish the embroidery. Last week Mark and I covered every counter top and table to paint a dozen large papers we will cut into shapes to make Eric Carle style art projects.
I rarely plan ahead for a day of creative work, and I usually get swept into a project before I’ve combed my hair or gotten dressed for the day. Yesterday before I knew it, it was 2 pm. The school teaching and housework were done, but I hadn’t benefited from a trip to the mirror all day.
One reason for all of this creativity is that the truck was in the shop and I didn’t have transportation. I guess I needed to expand my world a little. My days of creative isolation left me with a shopping list that includes more tape, more paint, and more glue!
these are the best days…… Good therapy, I always feel better when we CREATE something.