How things are.
Today is the last full day of school for the girls. And I'm happy and anxious, both.Truth is, things have gotten much easier as they've gotten older, but I'm still left with some residual panic and dread about having all of them here, with nothing to do. And then, them finding something to do. Something that usually involves a lot of mess and noise and chaos.
I think I suffer from post-traumatic stress from when they were all little, and things would get really out of control. It's better, now. On so many levels. But still.
So, Anna and I are waiting by the door for them. Sitting on the steps, listening to the creek and the birds, and watching it rain now and then. Moving back up into the doorway until it stops sprinkling. Having one last quiet snack before nap. Before the sistahs get home.
Our routine is about to be upended. And that's ok. I'm looking forward to it, in many ways. I find that usually the anticipation is so much more difficult than the reality. The doing. The actual living of it.
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And some random links:
Abby's beautiful photographs, and her blog.
Which led me to this place: Heaven. I'm definitely making Tim drive us up there in the next couple of weeks. I must go to this place. Must.
It reminds me of The Artisan Cafe, in Trumansburg, NY outside of Ithaca, where Tim and Anna and I had lunch last summer, before the crushing discovery that the Ithaca Farmers Market was no longer open on Thursdays.
Speaking of Ithaca, and beautiful blogs, and beautiful photos, (and just plain beautiful, by the way), Leya of Curious Bird was a big help in getting me excited to try camping again this summer. And for that seemingly impossible feat, Tim says thank you.
I'm honored and thrilled to be a guest over at echoes. I'm very shy about my contribution today however, as it is my first ever attempt at a painting. But I was encouraged and inspired by Emily, and so I gave it a try. Be kind.
And lastly, if anyone knows some voodoo to make the sun come out, please step in any time now.
More tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
tt
Labels: Home, How it is., kids, Tara
posted by Tara Thayer at
10:24 AM
13 Comments:
I want to go to Heaven! It looks amazing!
My kids are on half days until Thursday, and then they're done. I'm feeling slightly panicky...
I'm going to go check out your painting right now!
I had to go back a few entries to find your painting--is it really a painting? It looks like a beautiful photograph!--and I love it. You should definitely pursue painting, and writing too, if you enjoy it.
i love your links and will click to see the beauty. i also adore a wonderful farmer's market and fresh produce.
for controlling the weather, i use google themes on my email. i've chosen one with people who have ice cream at a bus stop. that works kinda like voodoo, b/c google is controlling the weather, you know.
and i love your rock. but you knew i'd love it. :-)
must go check out your painting now.
xox,
/j
i want to go to heaven with you too! what an incredible place. and i love your painting - can't wait to see more!
bravo sunshine! the painting looks great and i'm sending that firery ball your way....happy house full of ladies!
beth
I really love your painting. Simple, but very moving. Lovely.
I reiterate what I said before--you really should do more painting!
Dear Tara, I'm so glad you feel anxious about the holidays. It makes me feel like I'm in good company. We have one more week to go and then it all begins. It's mad here right now so the kids will go straight to mom and dad's for a week, but after that... Oh, well.
I think the painting is lovely - as is this post. Very honest. I, too, look forward to Jake's ultimate release from the bondage of school with a mixed heart. It used to be all about spending time together and not going to bed on time or bothering with schedules. But now with a toddler it's a huge juggling act and I'm tense about it. Of course in typical Amy fashion, I'm feeling guilty about feeling tense about Jake getting out of school.
They're just now finishing up for the school year?
And we're so happy you're at echoes and look forward to seeing you paint even more. :)
oh, I know about that bakery! I've been trying to get up there forever! Maybe this summer...
big smiles on the echoes. thank you for filling in for me this week! and i'm super excited for you about playing with the watercolors.
also. i adore that series of photos - the ones with the rock and the chair. wonderful.
oh how i love ithaca and btw that's not too far from me :)
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