We went to a local art gallery for a free art day today. One project was to create a collage in the shape of the person. The one on the left is my creation. The other is that of my middle one. As we were leaving and I was carrying both I noted that our art truly shows our personality: for better or for worse.
My lovelie's collage has depth, texture, multimedia. Mine, on the 180 degree other hand, though colorful with some interesting areas, is rigid and regular; sharp, pointy and defined. As I drove home I realized that is exactly how I mother; for better or for worse. A schedule is set and I work to meet it. A place for everything and everything in its place. Does that come from managing a house of five -- all going in different directions?
Now that doesn't mean we don't have fun. After all we went to the museum today and yesterday we went to an open house at a local artist studio collaborative, Brownies and then to Grandma's.
I don't think there is a right or wrong. Some people need structure and others thrive meandering through life. I do think it's important recognize, acknowledge, and embrace differences.
1 comment:
I think that us mothers need the order. Family life is chaotic enough, if we didn't attempt to create order, where would we be?
PS - Nice work.
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