a day in a world of my own

What a gorgeous day Mama Nature gave us here in metro Atlanta! 70 degrees, blue skies, sunshine, light breeze… it couldn’t have been more delightful. I’m officially on maternity leave until further notice, which means that I was able to spend the day puttering and nesting. And playing with clay, of course!

work in progress

I feel like huge weights have been lifted off my shoulders, and that I can breathe again (despite the lack of internal breathing room).  It is such a gift to be able to enjoy these last few weeks of carrying life, and spending time with my other children, and this last bit of baby-free time with my husband. I am so grateful that all of the various parts fell into place to allow all of that to happen!

With the time off also comes the opportunity to once again pick up my quest for artful living. There is so much beauty all around, but it can get difficult to see it sometimes. We allow too many other things to interfere and bog us down. Whirlwinds start spinning around us, and sometimes we just need to step out of the way to clear our eyes. But, then again, sometimes it can be nice to just get caught up in the wind…

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see?

~Alice, from Alice in Wonderland