School…Heat…No time to complain!

So…My son is in year-round-schooling.
We had 7 weeks of summer.
I can't really complain that school started again. I kind of like having my routine back.
It's nice having time during the day with my daughter and being able to run around with JUST her.
Not to say that my son is a handful (in fact, he's probably the lesser between the two), but getting things done is always easier with just one of the kids. I think any parent would agree!
The downer of the first week of school has been the horrible heat.
We're inland in California, and the heatwave of summer seemed to finally hit.

Growing up near the beach, I never experienced the heat as I have living inland as an adult.
I would have to say that I highly prefer the cool ocean air breezes!
But, I am thankful for the cooler nights and the wonderful air conditioning!!!
AND, the hopefulness of an El Nino later this year is keeping my attitude in gratitude.
We need the rain SO BAD!!!!

The other nice thing about school starting again is that I have been able to take time to write my memoir!
Yes…I have started to write my memoir about my experience, emotional/mental/spiritual growth in regards to the tragedy my family endured when my dad made some pretty horrible decisions that impacted us and our community.
It's been a little bit hard to write things. The event happened over eleven years ago, but writing about it and reading over things opens the flood gates of my emotions and brings memories back so vividly.

I know that I HAVE to write this though. I have known for a while that this is something that I am suppose to do. I just pray that I am able to complete it with the ability to help others.

I will try to update frequently on different things that are going on in regards to such…

I have still been working on my artwork as well! The latest that I have finished is part of my "Baby-Carrying" Series…

This is my Japanese Version! I am very proud of it!

I am now working on a male version!

A dad carrying a kid. This one will be fun too…

I am also working on a butterfly on black…

(I've actually done a lot more than what this picture shows…I'll post a new picture later)

AND…I started a large Cat Face…

(I will post that one later, too)

So, as you can see, there is really no time to complain…I am just too busy! But, I like it that way!

Have a blessed day!!!

~Sea Shelly