Children

Don't get me wrong - I'm fond of my friends' children, and I believe they are fond of me as well. I really enjoy visiting my friends with children. Also, there's nothing better than cuddling a baby on your lap, feeling their soft downy head against your chin. BUT! Since my friends have become parents, it has been impossible to have a normal phone conversation with them. I've figured out that the best time to call is in the evening, after the kids have been put to bed, but still something child related always pops up - and my originally offer of calling back later is gratefully accepted. Only, when I call back later; something always pops up again. It's not that I call often, either. Now, I'm not complaining - well, I am, but I'm not blaming my friends or their children. I know they are rushed off their feet AND I know it's easy for me to say this, since I don't have any children myself. However, I am wondering if it really is THAT difficult to find half an hour of uninterrupted time?


Siofra -third try:

Took another glance at the painting yesterday. Became convinced it was the eyes. Held it up in front of a mirror and it became very obvious that it was the eyes - and that there might be some issues with the overall shape of her face. Altered the position of her eyes and eyebrows, changed the shape of her face slightly, added a few strands of hair, gave her wider lips and increased the shading. Took a better picture this morning and resubmitted. *crosses fingers*


Plans for today: Do two reviews, answer e-mails, finish painting bathroom, tidy up, put together orders, go to post office, pack beads - and if there's more time after that: Write and paint.

Approved!

Third time lucky. Siofra got approved.

Otherwise it's been one of these days where I've been running around like a headless chicken without reaching everything I wanted to.

Time to de-stress...

 

oh! oh!

My crit marathon prize arrived with extra presents! I'm sooo thrilled. Thank you my dears! :)