Dear Readers,
Perhaps I sounded sad yesterday? Forgive me. I had to ramble a bit, because in truth it is hard to switch from homeschooling-mom-artist mode to working-woman-trying-to-do-it-all mode. In fact, I am just fine, and very appreciative of my job at home. There are a lot of things I don’t have to do, like homeschool Michaela and paint and garden, but the things I choose to do bring me great joy, so I press on. 
I thought I’d pop in and share a bright hello and brief details about what’s brewing over here at the old 1921 house.
Working on…
more pins for the Etsy shop
and a new painting.
Lessons for a co-op I’ll be co-teaching this week on Mailing May.
In The Garden…
the weather is chilly and gray — a good day to stay inside and do all the things I’m doing.
I continue to take joy in the garden’s structure and the bits of color that carry me through winter.
Spring is trying her best to make an entrance, and I do delight in the few little flowers that are present in the garden now. The crocuses are tiny, beautiful, and yet so durable.
Taking care of me…
is vanilla rice milk + frozen strawberries + banana + 365 Whole Foods chocolate whey protein = yummy fruit smoothie.
Wearing…
messy renaissance braid
and my favorite (you’ve seen it before) corduroy skirt, two white shirts – layered, and an old apron. I’ve a lot of cleaning to do today, as well as cooking and errands, all in addition to the fun stuff I’ve shared. It’ll be a busy few days off, but I’m not happy any other way.
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
I love the painting that you started of the tree’s and the night time sky…reminds me of the view from my window.
Your messy braid is pretty too.
Dear Lynn,
I thought yesterday’s post was deep and pensive, but not sad. Isn’t it wonderful to have more interests than you know what to do with? Boredom, begone! Don’t you feel sorry for people who actually don’t have a million things they don’t have time for?
Best of luck on the upcoming co-op; another fun book to check out!
Love,
Marqueta
I love the pins and the “messy renaissance braid”!!! Yay! Spring is coming!
Dear Lynn,
I understand your thoughts in yesterdays post…… I understand what it feels like to have so much you want to do and yet you may not have the resources (time, money, energy, etc…) to accomplish all the wonderful things rumbling around inside your heart and head. You are a beautiful person with a bit of melancholy tucked inside your heart that tends to bloom….
maybe especially when your feeling a little bit overwhelmed with all of your wonderful ideas and yet you are reminded of your “limits”.
Take heart my friend this too shall pass! And sunshine awaits ~~dancing behind the clouds!
Your Friend~ Jeanie
I am going to make that smoothie! I sure wish you lived over my backyard fence…we would have a great time chatting and thinking together. We have no Whole Foods near my Georgia city. Nearest one is Birmingham, Ala! 2 1/2 hours away. Tomorrow will be a beautiful day for you and the children! Sheila
We had so much fun with Mailing May that I’m thinking about doing it again! I’m sure that you will enjoy it.
Like Marqueta I found yesterday’s post reflective, not melancholy or sad, but I’m glad you’re feeling better today.
Crocuses always make me feel happy, but they’re hard to grow here.
That yummy fruit smoothie looks very appetizing! It’s nice and refreshing to follow someone else’s day and get a new perspective.
Amanda Alexander PCC (ICF)
Professional coaching for working mothers
Tanya, I just wish I had more time to paint and draw and make things. I’m so happy when I’m doing that!
Marqueta, I know exactly what you mean. I am always puzzled when I meet people who don’t know what to do. I have too much to do!
And I want to do all that I want to do! 
That co-op was one I really wanted to do. I was so sad to miss it.
Dana, yes YAY for spring! It is supposed to be very pretty here this weekend! And hopefully Thomas can come home from the hospital tomorrow.
Jeanie, thank you so much for your kind words. You are right about the melancholy. How ever could you tell?
I appreciate your comment.
Sheila, I am sure we could find a tremendous amount to talk about.
I am lucky to have a Whole Foods nearby. I can’t shop there all the time, but there are some things that I can find only there.
Kisha, I am so sad that I did not get to that co-op. We still can do things here, but you are so right: it would have been a great book to do with the co-op.
Jeanne, thanks! I was certainly in a reflective mood. I find that that is the case much lately. Perhaps it’s my age? I know we go through stages at all ages.
Amanda, thank you for your comment. My daily smoothie is something I look forward to every day!