I came across this painting last week, and it so moved me I just could not get it out of my mind. Before I discuss it, though, I wanted to give you a chance to view the work yourself. What does this piece say to you? Does it move you particularly? What stands out?
http://purpleamethyst76.xanga.com/691172802/a-life-well-spent/
I wrote briefly about this same painting a year ago, and posted it on my site.
BTW, I enjoyed reading about Gian’s adventure…it made me smile.
~Shanda
I like the quotes you wrote in your article. I like that book, too. I will write a review of it later; I bought it to inspire Adana and I toward graceful, creative domesticity. I read it aloud while we work on our handiwork in the evening. Do you see it on my stack of books at right?
~ Lea Ann
*Love the mom with the 4 kids around her.
*Looks like 3 of them want to be near her and the boy is there because he’s being reprimanded for something. She’s got that “look” in her eye and he’s got his head cocked.
*The eldest daughter wants to be just like her Mama which is why she’s next to the baby with a book on her lap.
*Mama knows how to multi-task: she’s watching her children, darning a sock while reading a book (I think aloud to them) and stopping to scold her son who was probably fidgeting during the story.
*Everyone is dressed and well groomed for the day (I say as I sit typing in my pj’s).
*My favorite thing is that she is WITH her children, not everyone off doing their own things.
Thanks for sharing this picture. I love it! (Gonna go read Shanda’s post now) =)
Thank you for sharing this piece! It’s beautiful! And, what an inspiration! A great reminder that we don’t have to “shoo off” our children while we do our “work.” I think this would be a great piece to have in our homes!
As for the handiwork…I nearly break out in hives with sewing, cross stitch etc. However, our sweet girl seems to be creative, so I may need to push myself to teach her…
I read the above mentioned blog also. Great thoughts! I think that book is going on my wish list.
In order to save money and deal with some food sensitivities, I have been doing a LOT of “from scratch” cooking and baking. I find myself enjoying it a lot.
I enjoy your post encouraging us as wives, moms and “home”makers. Thank you.