I actually got very hungry for cookies and brownies while making this, advertising works!
"College" scene, complete with giant soda and boom box.
Well, I was asked to make a giant poster and some sandwich style signs for the PTA fundraiser. Had to get it done by yesterday evening and, as usual, I waited until the last minute. I spent all of yesterday working on things. I had gotten a lot of help starting out on Saturday from a friend, but there was a lot left to do. Anyhow, I was laboring away and turned on some music. With the acrylic paint and the metal ruler out I was transported back to college- well, college with two antsy kids getting underfoot. Then Daddy took the kiddies away to go swimming for a few hours. I turned the music up loud and even put on The Smiths, my high school sweethearts. I was really feeling it, singing along loudly- and realized, I hadn't been in this situation for a long time! Blasting music, painting and totally alone- immersed in art. Even though I was painting giant chocolate chip cookies and coffee mugs- it still felt great. Either that's really sad or somewhat inspiring. If I only had a little room- no!- building, of my own, what could I do? Besides paint giant chocolate chip cookies of course. When the family got home, Hazel said "It sounds like you're having a party in there!"
Update: Saw the safety patrol kids in car line this morning wearing their signs, they were so cute and all the PTA moms were waving at me appreciatively. Nice!
