Mommying is a WIP

So it's work in progress (WIP) Wednesday. I can't believe what a hectic week it has been...heeeeectic. Being a mom is TOUGH! Yes, it's rewarding, yes, best job in the world...yada yada, but unless you are a mom you just don't get it.

This is the first year that I actually have a little time to myself, or so I thought. My boys are all in full-day school now, so in theory I can achieve everything I want. Reality is a different story. So here are some THEORIES and some REALITIES from my point of view...and my life:

THEORY: The boys are in school, so I will have so much time for myself.
REALITY: The school just called and I have to pick up a sick kid. Sick child does not want me to leave his side to even go to the toilet. I have to pee.

THEORY: I will be able to complete so much art.
REALITY: I have piles of laundry and the kids have no underwear for tomorrow and I left a load of laundry in the washer for the third consecutive day, it smells, so I have to rewash it...again.

THEORY: I will make an awesome healthy meal tonight that everyone will enjoy.
REALITY: Hurry up and throw something together because the boys have cub scouts. Cereal for dinner boys!

THEORY: Everyone will like what I cook.
REALITY: I have picky eaters who don't like pasta. How can they be my children? I think the Italian portion of their genes got tread upon by their English side.

THEORY: If I go to bed early I will get eight hours of sleep.
REALITY: Two out of three had bad dreams last night and it's all my fault because I forgot to shake out the dream catcher. Or maybe it was the early Halloween candy that I let them eat just before bed. (yes, they brushed their teeth)

THEORY: I will have to clean less since no one is here to mess it up.
REALITY: We got him...

©2012 Sharon Dominick Photography

THEORY: I will resent my family for driving me to drink.
REALITY: I can't help but recognize that they are a troop of fantastic human beings and I couldn't love them more if I tried. Even the puppy.

Here is my WIP:

 

For now I will leave you with this:

©2012 Sharon Dominick Photography

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Finished goth sculpt

Here is my latest sculpt. I am pleased with how she came out because believe it or not she was a bit difficult to sculpt because she is smaller in size than my usual...therefore her face is littler. She is 9" tall. She is also quite difficult to photograph and it is hard to tell but she is actually more purple than blue. Yes, I have a purple kitchen in my house, it isn't just bad photography! ha ha

So here are a few pictures. I will be posting her on etsy within a few days too.

Also here is my attempt for you to see her in the round as sculpture should be viewed. My son helped me spin her but it is impossible to get no sound and I am not one of those people who knows how to add music and stuff. Anyhoo, mute the volume and it won't be so bad. ;o)