Just A Girl
It's funny how quickly reality hits. We had every intention of making some trips to the beach once the baby was here, but all of the sudden that seems like a whole lot of work. And lounging at home with baby and balancing work and daily chores as I can just feels blissfully good. So for now, I'm looking back at some of my Sea Studies, daydreaming about where our first REAL trip will be as a family.
Daydreaming - it does the body good.
Simple marks. Simple colors. Simple sketchbook pages. Simply a Friday I want to remember.
A bunch from my shop that make me happy all together. And right now I'm focusing on those happy, teeny- tiny moments.
Well I thought last night was the start of labor (and I suppose it could still be), but no baby girl yet. I don't mind waiting for her, but I must admit I am super excited to get rid of swollen ankles and feet and have shoes that actually fit me again. And of course super excited to see that little face. Let's not minimize that.
Happy Monday (just another Monday being preggars)!
I haven't had much of a real pregnancy update since spilling the beans here, BUT it's official, I've made it to 40 weeks pregnant. And nope, baby girl isn't here yet. Now, it's just a waiting game. Which really isn't all that bad when you've got a house to move into. Although I must admit, even though this pregnancy has flown by, these last two weeks have felt like they've taken forever. Which I imagine means going two weeks over (if that's what ends up happening) is going to feel even more like forever.
Baby girl, we're ready when you are.
Tomorrow is officially my due date. And it's weird. Because it's kind of this impending date you've had in your head for months upon months, but it also doesn't really mean much at all. And these days everything is a balance of getting stuff done and trying to relax. And of course anticipating at any moment that this little girl can make her arrival. I'm not the most patient person in the world, but I think if pregnancy has taught me anything, it's patience. And that can be a virtue as an artist, so I'll take it and embrace it.
I've been daydreaming about my studio in our new house (which will also be our guest room) and I just can't wait to get started. Sure, it may be a few more months before I can truly set it up, but dreaming about all the punches of color against crisp white has me all kinds of excited!
Happy Monday!
Time has seemed to slow down, which I suppose is good when you're moving into a new home. But it's a strange time funk waiting around for this little girl to make her appearance and balancing it with trying to get a million things done on the house. And please, don't even get me started on my own work. That's at a major standstill.
Sure, we got our beach time in last month, but right now, lounging on the beach and watching the waves roll in sounds wonderful. Next time we'll venture back to the beach, our little girl will be by our side. Life is about to drastically change and it's currently just a weird waiting game having no idea what to truly expect.
Very simple circles as I try to simplify my life these next few weeks. It's hard trying to take things slow and simply, but hoping it comes easier as each day passes. Happy Wednesday!
Pictures can certainly be deceiving, but I sort of like that sometimes. These pants, these beautifully colored and most definite maternity pants, got absolutely no wear other than in this picture because they didn't fit as soon as I bought them (and yes I tried them on). But hey, they somehow look like they fit here.
What can I say? I just can't resist a good color.
On of my first ever sea studies (and one of my all time favorites) finding its perfect home in one of my new (and now favorite) lookbook images. Some things are just meant to be. Friday feels good!
These colors are currently my everything. Oh how I wish as I was still at this scene, but daydreaming is nearly just as good. Hey, I said nearly.
It was one crazy (but amazing) weekend moving into our new house at 37 weeks pregnant. Being in our home state, next to family just feels great. And having this Monday to lounge on the beach feels even better because it's our last official day at the beach (for now). As of tomorrow, we're in full on baby mode/house mode.
Happy 4th of July!
A more colorful picture from my lookbook. With July right around the corner, I'm falling back in love with my usual colors. You know -- pinks, mints, yellows -- yum!
It's officially the last Monday in June and I/we are officially in crunch time. I tend to like crunch times ONLY because when they are over and you get through them, it feels so. damn. good. Am I right?
Just another Monday and just another picture of legs because, well, that's what I do. Happy last week of June!
Just another Friday and just another girl with her sketchbook. And I must admit, I had no idea what to expect when setting out to start a sketchbook with nothing in mind, and even thought my sketchbook may not really be a sketchbook, I am surprised I've stuck with it. It's a great way to get your hands moving. And who doesn't like playing with color, scissors, glue, and messy paint?!
In typical Laura Edria fashion, here's a newish oldish piece that I can't remember if I've shared yet. I know, easy to understand, right? Oh well. Who else needs a mid-week pick me up?!
It's hard to believe that June is already over next week, which means my butt it going to be moving like crazy all week. Summer is officially here and I am spending time soaking up all things summery and balancing it off with working like a madwoman. And it feels really good. Because who can be overworked in the summer?!
I'm still trying to continually work on new things until all hell breaks loose. And by breaks loose, I mean the countdown of 14 days until we get the keys to our house and 34 days until this baby is due. Boy, oh boy (or maybe girl, oh girl), things are beginning to feel REAL. Happy Friday!
A few more weeks to go until I can fill our new home with fresh flowers and clean painted stripes. And to FINALLY set up a little studio, but more importantly a beautiful nursery. Man, oh man, am I excited.