I think this is the longest I’ve ever stepped away from blogging. Totally unintentional – I promise! If truth be known, last week was such a long, hard week. Nothing worthy of the blog, but know that I’ve just got alot on my mind, my heart and {I’m sure none of you are surprised}my plate. The balancing act isn’t so bad . . . until something knew is thrown in. I’m sure you all know what I mean. And as vague as this all sounds, for once I probably will not be airing out all my dirty laundry till I can work it out myself.

I love to tell you guys I got so much done this past week – but not so much! Actually, I didn’t get much of anything accomplished! Hudson started back to school. I was shocked at such a smooth transition! That is one of his biggest hang-ups. He can’t stand change! The best example is if I go to town, I have to come home the same way or he freaks OUT! So, if simple things are difficult, you know big things are so much harder!!!!

But not this time. We talked about school starting back up for days! The school we are zoned for does not have a preschool. So I drive to another school that is fairly close {about 12 minutes away.} This year they have built a new school that offers a pre-K that is even closer {still not as close as our zoned school,} but due to the “hate of change,” we will stay where we are at!! BUT Lawson should be going to the newer one once he turns 3! {Yes, that will be 4 kids at 3 different schools – how am I gonna do it, you ask?? I have NO clue! But I’ll tell you when I figure that one out!}

Hudson ate lunch very quickly and then put on his backpack. He asked me about 76 times “ready to go yet?” in a 22 minute time frame. HAHA – it was hys-Terical!!! And yes, we wore his fav-O-rite kind of shirt . . . . tie dye!!! For the past 4 years, we always wear something tie dye for the first day of school! See, check it out for some proof!

Carson was whin-Y when Hudson got out of the van. You can kinda see in this picture.

Lawson was really upset when Hudson got out of the van! You can really see in this picture!

And Em was . . . well, I have no idea what she was {or was doing!?} but she has a new look that she does for the camera! It is like a no-denture-wearing-old-man! This girl cracks me up!! I swear her lips do NOT cover her nose – it is the way she has her head tilted! haha This picture is a combination of funny AND scary!

I also showed my house very little “home love” this week! I focused on my plants!

I’m a real stickler with house plants. I think a room is cozy with 3 things – Window treatments, Wall art and live plants! For those who can’t keep a plant alive, I feel sorry for you. I love my plants and I have some that I’ve had since I was a kid!!!! I do way much better with house plants than yard plants – I need to get that out there! So, if you come by my house, don’t expect some elaborate scene in my yard . . . it’s not there! But I did replaced a few {such as the one above.} And I did a little repotting for some root-bound plants. I love the way the one above looks in that urn!

I also found a little piece of art for Em’s room. I was checking my statcounter one day and I saw a link that I’d never been to – it was yapping cat studio. I read several of her posts and saw a painting that she did that I just had to have!!!!

I could tell it would look perfect in baby girl’s room! AND it DOES!!!!

I mean it looks absolutely perfect in her room! I tried to get some of the fabrics in the background so all could see the sheer perfection! I swear, I get giddy every time I look at this piece!! I do plan on framing it, but keeping it where it is at {on her chest of drawers.} I think a tiny custom frame will complete it! I love it – have I said that yet??

I’ve got some other art from others that I have to blog about!!!! Christmas is around the corner and we need to utilize people like this for some great gifts!!!!

Speaking of gifts, I went to a baby shower yesterday! And I gave a painting. I feel really funny giving my art as a gift. Like I’m being super cheap. I’ve gotten to where I give gift certificates alot since my onetime fiasco when the name got spelled wrong. And that looks/sounds even cheaper!!! But I seriously think I might stop giving my art away. It’s like I push it down their throat! What if they don’t like my style OR they had other plans for their baby’s wall art!?!? Guys, I need some honest opinions about this. I feel really weird-ed out by this situation. And I hate asking someone “would you want me to paint something for you?” Talking about Johnny on the spot!

Yesterday, I was pretty sure she wanted a piece – it had gotten back to me that she was going to talk about commissioning one. So, I thought it was a safe bet that she would like to have one as a gift!

The bedding was super cute. And lucky for me, it came from a local store. So, I easily picked up a piece of it so I could color match!

For those wondering, it is called Moo Cow. When I googled it, I saw you could get it at Target as well.

The cow applique is precious!!

And the chick that is on it, cracks me up every time I look at him!

Baby Mason will be here soon!

Abby, I hope you love his art!

That about sums up the past 7 days! I’ve got several paintings started! But none completed. I really didn’t have the time to focus on anything this past week. I’m sure this week will be better. And I feel an all niter coming on {either tonight or tomorrow!} I promise to be back sooner this time!!