This completed canvas finally sits above
my bath tub! The wall shade is much
prettier in person and the painting
my bath tub! The wall shade is much
prettier in person and the painting
can be quite meditative even with the
bright colours!
Even though I've been writing about my daughter
and son in law often recently I still wanted to
bright colours!
Even though I've been writing about my daughter
and son in law often recently I still wanted to
honor my daughter for International Womens Day!
Cupcakes given name Is Pepper!
Named after Dr. Pepper Schwartz
who in the Eighties touted full support
for women's dreams! Whether that
for women's dreams! Whether that
be working full time or choosing to
be a stay at home mom. I enjoyed
be a stay at home mom. I enjoyed
her wisdom and loved her name!
I wanted my daughter to know as
a woman she had the power to be
who and what she wanted to be!
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| This card I made for Cupcakes Birthday she really didn't like! But oh well! |
I wanted my child to know and value her
individuality and uniqueness! To
be proud of who she is! I told her
daily that she was beautiful so
she would believe it, put it
on the back burner and get on
with learning!
individuality and uniqueness! To
be proud of who she is! I told her
daily that she was beautiful so
she would believe it, put it
on the back burner and get on
with learning!
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| This little canvas was made for her too because she adores Llamas...she didn't like him either!! |
Even though her father cautioned
against saying she was beautiful my
strategy worked! I wanted beauty to be
a non issue...and you know what, it
has been. Never one to primp like
her mother, she could be ready in ten
minutes and still look good!
She enjoys makeup but doesn't
over do. Never gets caught up in the latest
trends, although she enjoys fashionable outfits!
More to her tastes rather than what's in style!
She has worn these red fluevog boots
for close to twelve years now!
That's all superficial though....and she is more
than appearances! She is and always has
been about doing what's right for herself
and others! She has the best boundaries
of anyone I know!
It's so interesting to observe your child as
an adult taking on causes you too were
once passionate about. She consumes
non fiction articles as fervently as I once did!
Makes for some great mother daughter
conversation, since we often share
different ones the other may miss!
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| A large canvas in progress.... layer number two!! |
She's strong and independent, yet'
lets herself depend on her spouse
in ways I never did or would! She
relies daily on her intuition in everything
she does, it's never steered her wrong!
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| Sneak peak at my new canvases, with Beardo wearing my sunglasses from the 70's |
She's her mothers daughter, blunt to a
fault at times! I expect one day it may
land her in a bit of hot water. At which
time she'll make some good tea!
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| Beardo grew his hair to donate it to wigs for kids!! |
She's a pretty terrific woman, way more than
I ever expected my child to be! At three
she asked me not to swear, so I stopped.
At twelve she directed and reprimanded
a truck load of moving men who mishandled
some of our belongings! Took on the male
truck owner who tried to demean her! Then
later watched me tear a verbal strip off
him for mistreating his employees, my
good furniture, and my precious daughter
while our new neighbours, the moving men,
my friends, and the realtor looked on!
I listened as my fifteen year old
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| Beardo looking sharp all trimmed up...and Pepper with some fresh colour! |
didn't excuse, but excepted her
fathers faults for what they were.
Then safely compartmentalized
them and set strong boundaries
knowing he was the only dad
she had!
In her early twenties I watched her
jump to my defense by taking on
on her uncle when he was goading
me into an argument I was refusing
to engage in. That was no easy
task which left me speechless and proud!
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| Look up in the sky/tree and see...... |
She's asked men and women pivotal
life altering questions which steered them
onto completely new paths! She's
helped many young women and
children during difficult times too!!
She never walks by a homeless person
without acknowledging them in some
way...whether it's buying them a coffee,
a hotdog, or sharing a piece of pizza!
She's given them gloves, a scarf
and a nod that says, " I see you!"
There are so many amazing things about my
daughter that make me so proud! The way
she takes care of me daily is beyond measure!
How she thoughtfully buys me art supplies even
when I don't ask for them! Her heart is so
kind, tender and loving! Yet she is so brave,
strong, protective, and ethical too!
When she was little I used to ask her
to be good a girl because I was taking a risk
doing things different than other parents!
I was lenient, unconventional, and never
spanked her!
Truth be told I didn't need to ask her
that because she always made good
choices. Every teacher told me what a
great leader she was right from day one!
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| Best homemade Dads Cookies Cupcake made! |
She lives up to her unique name!
It has served her well and continues
to do so! Today I celebrate the
amazing, funny, inspirational, generous,
thoughtful, loving Woman I raised!
I love who you are dear daughter and I'm
sincerely not one bit hurt you don't like my
funny Llama art!! lol! I'm just so happy you can
always be totally honest with me!!
What woman in your life inspires you?
Happy Seventh Birthday to Paint Party Friday
where a wonderful group of inspiring artists share
their work!! Thank you to our hosts Kristen and Eva
and all the participating artists for their tenacious
dedication to keeping PPF alive seven whole years!
