Evalie Says...
When I began this project, I was so happy to have some 'quiet' time by myself in the evenings while Josh and Kate played. My mom wrote in her journal about how she loved listening to the quiet and her thoughts. I can't image why with five children that she loved quiet time? I love it with only one child.
Anyway, I loved shutting the door to Kate's room thinking about the things that have been consuming my brain these days as I painted circles. I thought about running on the treadmill, teaching reading next year, finishing my masters, Joshua, adoption, genetic testing, Katherine, money, changes, disciplining my child, projects, my new niece and when she will arrive, my bucket list, pillowcase dresses, my sisters, medication changes, quilting, books to read, Nick leaving for Afghanistan, the Jetta, moving, and whatever else jumped into my mind. By the last night of putting what seemed to be hours of coats on these darn little circles, I could only think about how I never wanted to paint another circle again and my 'quiet' was now filled with my Pandora station. But, I did learn lot about myself during this project. Sometimes it is interesting to just sit and listen to your heart.
The final project looks nice. Josh thinks that this will not be a selling feature when we decide to move, but I like it. Kate will always have to have bedding that matches these circles while we live in this house. I will NEVER paint over them for the hours I spent them...
