Throw Back Thursday

Here is a design of my dream home I created on my Galaxy Note phone. Our builder was willing to have his guy put it into the real format. Our house is pretty close to this original plan. I created my house plan! Pretty proud of this. The drawing is of the basement that we finished later on our own.

Dubsmash

I created a Dubsmash for my my brother's birthday yesterday! I have to admit I am good at it. For those who do not know what Dubsmash is, it is an app on the phone that has audio from music or movies that you can record yourself to. I love it!

Same Old

Today was my typical Monday. I clean the whole house to prepare for my music classes for the week. It takes most of the day. It is so easy to get caught up in the monotony and for this girl to get discouraged. This morning I set the intention that I would transition smoothly from task to task and get it all done along with laundry and homework and assisting with piano practice for 3 kids. I worked all day on fighting the negative or doubtful thoughts that crept up. It worked. I spent a lot of time doing this. In the past I gave up because it was too much work and not worth it. I hope to keep this up until it gets easier, and then keep going. I believe my creativity has been stifled by allowing the negative thoughts to take over. Freedom!

2 Days Ago

Saturday, I got the cleaning bug and went through my closet. My husband decided to do likewise. YAY! Because now it can feel so much clearer every time we walk in. I also went through most of my kids clothes with them. It felt so good. I know that when we hold on to stuff we don't need, or if our space is cluttered, that our energy takes on some of that. I intent to go through more of the house to declutter and organize it so that my energy will be more free to create!

Double Creation Day!

It started out shaky. Doubtful and fearful. Then it shifted. I was able to expound upon a ditty I worked on a week ago (ish) on the piano. I titled it "Best Friends". Then, for dinner I used ingredients we had on hand to create a Mexican "albondiga" inspired soup. It was yummy! I called it "Mommy Surprise #352". YAY!

Today

I am on the verge of a breakthrough...of understanding. I am in the thick of it and the opposition is strong until I come through with resolution on one side or the other. My creation today was hope, then discouragement, and hope again, with a dash of understanding with each. It's coming...

Still Yesterday

I had every intention of posting last night. I created space to play music with my children. First I practiced along with my 9 yr old who was struggling with practice. We had a great time. Then, seeing that my 14 yr old was uninterested in practicing bass, I told him to bring it into the living room and had his Dad teach him how to play the bass part of "Let's Get Together" from the 1960's Parent Trap. I played with him on the piano and even taught my 9 yr old to play the easy piano part. It was so easy he got bored and impatient (just like his Dad). So, I played it over and over until the 14 yr old got it. I kept saying, "One more time". I could tell he enjoyed it even thought he acted indifferent. I love creating music together! Let's see what today brings.