Colors of My Day

Yellow.

This vase was a wedding gift and it lives on our mantle. Niall put it there, on the end next to the window, because he said he likes how it catches the light.

Me too.

And yesterday's color:

Blue.

If the shot was a bit wider, you'd see all the toys that usually live in that bucket spilled all over the floor.

Things that are exciting me today:

Counting down to Inauguration Day.

Niall is taking the day off and we are attending brunch at friends'. Quinn is too young to appreciate it but Jake is pretty excited. (Nothing like inflicting one's views on our children.) He seems to understand the significance and we're hoping to be present in a moment that is certain to become something we look back upon.

In the evening I'm planning to attend the opening of The Obama Show at Eyebuzz in Tarrytown. I don't know whether I'm more excited to see these in person, or to meet Tara who is one of my favorite bloggers.

Watching Jake perform.

Any mother knows what it feels like to watch their child be happy. It's an indescribable feeling that affirms your entire being.

My son has struggled, more than any ten and a half year old should, to be happy. He continues to struggle still. But when he is playing the keyboard or singing on stage, he is as happy as I've ever seen him. I love to witness this and tonight and tomorrow I will.

If you missed any of my video posts of him, you can watch them here if you're so inclined (he's the little one).

Making new friends.

Kathleen at Mamas Always Write has an insightful and honest style that encourages me to write. I have been compelled by her 'prompts' since my first visit. It only solidified my interest in her when I found out that she lives in the city of my heart.

Stephanie at The Letter's Edge writes with a straightforward and quirky voice that is just a little self deprecating and I want to have a cup of coffee with her. She has has recently posed a question that's got me thinking: what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? I'll be guest-posting on her blog and addressing that question later in the month.

Meeting both of these women and reading their accounts of motherhood, career decisions, marriage and creativity, further confirms my suspicions that I am not alone.

What is exciting you today?

Thanks for visiting.

Comments

[Tara Thayer]

Thanks so much, Amy. I'm so flattered, I think I'm blushing here at the computer!
And I just discovered Kathleen, and then Stephanie via Kathleen, recently too, and am finding myself a little addicted to both of their blogs. Two more reasons why I daydream about moving to Portland, Maine...
Take care, best wishes. Tara

[caroline thornewill]

Gorgeous post!

It is a special thing when you watch your children doing something they love.

And boy, was Niall right about that vase!

[amy]

I don't think enough people inflict their children with their views! Isn't it a perk a parenthood??
My little one likes to sit in the laundry basket which is usally full of unfolded, clean laundry. He just dumps it out on the floor....

[jessica]

I can't wait to check out those two blogs- I haven't seen them before! I do love that vase-yellow is my favorite color. I hope you are having a great weekend!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

Love this post! Jake is adorable - so glad he is happy in music :)

[leslie]

love your sunny yellow and beautiful blue, holding precious cargo.

and the videos of your son! wow! he is sooo talented!!!

[Kathleen]

I'm with Tara - flattered and blushing!
Also excited, grateful, amazed...
Thank you!

[baby carriers backpacks]

Seen the videos, boy your son is amazing! :) Nice post...