"...but sometimes I do feel frustrated by the general lameness of my life."
-one of my survey participants
Besides completely cracking me up, the above statement, I think, hit the nail on the head. I recently asked some moms to take a survey regarding their thoughts on "Motherhood and Creativity." I'm gathering this insight for the projects I happen to find myself obsessed with.
The paradox fascinates me: Motherhood, perhaps the most creative human act, can make it seem virtually impossible to be creative at all. So far, the survey tells me that I am not alone in feeling this contradiction. But, of course, I knew that already.
There is more for me to share, and I will eventually, but I couldn't hold that quote in any longer. Happy Monday... I hope it's not LAME.
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and speaking of lame, did anyone catch that double "regarding" before I edited it? duh.
I participated in your survey. I have contradictory feelings towards creativity as a mom. I feel creative and want to be, but sometimes drawing like a child just isn't doing it for me. Then I realise, when I surrender, and just do it, marvelous things come into existence.
That's what we did to BeeWee's hair! :)
BEEWEE!!!!!!! :~) He made me smile.
The survey was cool...hope you will be sharing thoughts really soon!
And your pics ROCK...as usual!
I have been called a "Mother..." a few times, but I don't think that qualifies me to take the survey.
Have a nice day. Bee A A A A Wee.
"A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, I'll serve you, but don't start anything."
I came over from ILP and participated in your survey as well, and will be on the lookout for the results. :) It's an interesting topic that I think about often, too.
LOL Maestro!
Really great pic. I know, I say that every time -- but it's not lame, it's just always true :)
Haven't commented in ages. Neither have I posted but I think today is the day. You can read all about the reasons for my lack (of posting, that is) On your 12/31 post, I thought I noticed the cute little baby on the blanket that I crocheted sp? On 1/14 you had the pix of that gorgeous hat. AMAZING!!! What a talented being you are.
I did join the online knitting and crocheting website, but as you will notice on my post the problems I'm having. luv ROSEBUD
I cna't seem to answer other than anonymous. My blog is davesrosebud.blogspot.com rb
I think I got it
Re: Bandit. Yes, that is precisely why I have since cut her bangs. I absolutely could not let her resemble our old Shih-tzu any longer.
Re: Survey. I will discuss some results soon!
Re: Nutcase Nani Rose. In any event, all of your comments made me feel special--ooh, look I have lots of comments! :)
Are you completely done with your survey??? I'm sorry to have missed it!!! .... I'd love to put my 2 cents in...
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