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“Each has to enter the nest made by the other imperfect bird.” (Rumi)
My workload has increased and the weeks have been flying by. I feel like I'm really just going through the motions with just about everything right now. I've had some beautiful moments this week, but internally, I really feel like a wreck. I am trying to carve out some time to sort it all. I feel like I'm not living a very authentic or observant life and that has to change.
I've been reading Anne Lamott's Imperfect Birds this week. It is brutal and tender and I haven't been able to put it down. The relationship between the parents and their teenage daughter makes me want to go back and read the chapter on why children lie from Po Bronson's Nurture Shock, another book I could not put down. I want to be such a good example to Audrey and I feel myself failing in certain areas. Already I can see some of my best and worst attributes her. She's only 28 months old and she's already made the sort of "arghhheck" noise I make when frustrated. That was funny and difficult to hear. But people are constantly commenting on what a happy kid she seems to be. I know she feels very secure and happy and that truly brings me joy. I just need to do a better job of taking care of myself...for the long haul and all.
So, this is my round up of sweets this week:
- These little pencil sets are so adorable and inspirational.
- I really enjoyed this NY Times article about Doo Nanny, an annual alt/folk art micro festival in Alabama that just started out as an art party. The slideshow is great.
- My lullaby to Audrey, my sunshine.
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