Swamp Maple Leaf
Oh how I love these autumn days. We began our homeschool year early (in the midst of the unbearable last-of-summer heat) just so we could let go and enjoy these lovely November weeks. They have been beautiful and busy.
Amanita crocea
Tomorrow my oldest (Noah) turns 15. Wow. Wasn't it just yesterday he was the one toddling around the house? And now he is a real live teenager and baby #6 is the one toddling. How time does fly.
I love my boys. (Ok, girls... you know I love you too.) They are so simple in their needs and wants... and so much fun! Way back when I wrote "Sewing with St. Anne", Noah (little 8 year old Noah) asked me when I was going to write a "boy's book". 'Someday', I said. Then a few years later, when I wrote "Tea & Cake", Caleb and Noah both asked me when I was going to write a "boy's book". 'One day', I said.
Feather from one of our chickens.
Fast forward to now. Just the other day Collin (almost 8) asked when I was going to "make a book for the boys". Without hesitation (or thinking) I said, 'Now!'. And so I am.
This book is first and foremost for my boys. They are providing many ideas and much input. It is still taking shape, but the basic skeleton is there just waiting (as life frequently interrupts) to be fleshed out with fun ideas, projects, recipes, photos and watercolors. I will be self publishing this time, also. Another learning adventure that I am quite excited about!
Cortinarius armillatus
So there you have it. One of the many reasons things have been quiet around here lately. One of my main problems when I set myself to a large-ish creative task is that I think of a hundred other creative things that I want to do. Oh the paintings that I have in my head... they keep me up at night! But I have a promise to keep. So when I have a few of those precious free moments, I will be working on a book for my three sweet boys... and having a blast doing it. :)
