Hmmm. . . contemplation. . . thinking, deliberating, reflecting and considering.
Yes. . . these are some of the things I’ve been doing.
For certain, none of them were on my ‘To Do’ list today. . . do you have days that pan out like that?
Take right now for instance. . . I’m sitting here taking random photos around my studio. . . I like looking at everyday items through the camera lens, but we all know that is not what I should be doing.
I started off on the right foot this morning before a mishmash of unplanned things completely derailed my day. Just when I thought I was going to get back on track my eldest daughter came to ask for some advice. Hmmm . . . well that is a strange turn of events.
You see, we’ve reached that stage in parenting where my first born child is almost an adult and she thinks she knows it all. I on the other hand according to the laws of the universe (apparently) ‘have no clue’ because. . . well. . . I’m OLD!!
So, there we were. . . the ‘almost an adult know-it-all’ trying to explain her major body of artwork for her final school certificate to this ‘clueless mother’. Initially I was a bit chuffed that finally she was ready to discuss and share it with me. I totally get that she feels intimidated discussing her art with me; it’s what I do for a job and it’s an area I feel completely comfortable in. I’m also acutely aware that any outside assistance could jeopardise her final marking, so I’ve stepped back leaving her under the watchful eye of her art teacher.
Now right about here I need to tell you that my Jess is a bit of a dreamer. She has lots of fanciful ideas and can be quite creative. I listened intently as she outlined what she envisaged for her theme. . . it sounded quite amazing. . . . umm, so AMAZING in fact that I queried how she might be planning to execute such an idea. Apparently she hadn’t really worked that bit out yet, nor was she overly concerned.
Not concerned. . . NOT CONCERNED!!! It was right about there that this ‘clueless mother’ had several heart palpitations.
Seriously. . . is she trying to kill me!!
I had visions of that age old scenario where the child comes to the parent the night before a major assignment is due and says “by the way, I have a big assignment to do…. BY TOMORROW”. Except this isn’t just any year. . . this is THE year. . . the one they spend 12 years working up to. . . the one that determines their future and which Uni they go to! This is it!
Uuugh . . . I feel a tingle of stress.
Life was so much easier when she was just a kid. . . she knew less and I knew more – lol.
And failing that, there was always the naughty corner. . . I could always hide out there because the kids weren’t keen to hang out there.
Until next time (when hopefully there’s been a break through), hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hi Kerryanne,
I know how you feel, My 16 year old boy(man) has just got his moped licence. Can you believe that at 16 they are allowed to ride a moped.Its true as mums our heart is on the out side of us.humm we turned out all right, I am sure they will be fine 2.Just remember to breath 🙂
Oh dear…snigger…at least she took time to tell you about her ideas. My niece was great for ideas for her art exams but the panic would set in when the phone calls came…”Aunty have you got…?”, when do you need it by? “day after tomorrow”. I was then the headless chicken running round trying to source ‘said’ requirements.
Try and stay calm – remember – if all else fails there is always the hammock LOL
Toni xx
Hang on in there Kerryanne, we’ve all been through it. Our daughter’s worst crisis was her MA deadline. All three of us, (daughter, me and hubby) were typing notes up into the early hours of the morning. (I stress it was all her own work, we were just typists!) She made it with 3 minutes to spare!!!
Kerryanne, at least you can be involved if required. I must have been a terrible parent to my eldest daughter as I told her I had no idea about the subjects she was studying. I did tell her she had to plan her attack and write it down so she didn’t need to cram at the last minute for tests or to hand in assessments. She must have paid attention for once. I wonder if she noticed my blank looks when she was describing reactions and formulas though when she was studying for tests or drawing diagrams for assessment??
Something must have worked as last year she graduated as a Chemical Analyst and is now employed in a laboratory :).
Cheers,
Robyn
Kerryanne! a belated Happy New Year to you! Your blog is looking fantastic, love your photography! This post made me laugh and cringe at the same time as it is clearly something I have to look forward to in the not so distant future! I think I need to get myself a naughty corner to retreat into! Off to read your 13 others posts I am behind with! Rachael xo
Hehehe oh Kerryanne, the joys of Parenthood…not really all joys is it, why do they say that? You know what I am sure it is all going to work out in the end, and be amazing…just as Jess knows it is going to be, meanwhile there is chocolate and bubbles to help get you through. Could be a long year!
Kiss Noises Linda ( love the everyday shots by the way)