Putting the Fun in Monday
Well, it's Monday and both of my girls are now in school. All day. It feels amazing. I have been waiting for this day for a long time...the day I reclaim my life. For a few hours anyway. I will actually now have almost a full work day to get my work done in. Crazy, isn't it?
My vision? To get my work done during work hours (OK, and a little time for Yoga) so that in the evenings (when I usually am pounding away on the keyboard under some sort of deadline) I can do other, more self-nurturing things. Like reading, crafting, relaxing. It sounds so wonderful, it makes me want to cry. Anyway, with the creative nudges from blogs like Melody's latest blog Wrapped Emotions, MamaSaysOm, flickr groups like this one, and Magpie Girl's Creativity Challenges there's no telling what might happen.
My husband was out of town this weekend so I stayed up until the wee hours playing. And I came up with this.
My Playful Best Shot for today may just be the beginning of a new artistic phase for me. I am giddy with the possibilities. See what a little taste of freedom can do for a mom?
What inspired you this week?





very cool, tracey! it's odd that as adults we often struggle to think & act creatively when for kids, it seems automatic. my bsm this week features my younger one off in his own imaginative world...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/meganmona/1338500036/
Posted by: megan | 09/10/2007 at 01:12 AM
I adore this shot! Now I want to be creative with photography. You are such an inspiration. And thank you for the shout out about Wrapped Emotions!
I'll let others judge how fun is the story behind my BSM...
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/09/the-glow-of-ten.html
Posted by: melody is slurping life | 09/10/2007 at 01:16 AM
What an awesome picture!! Maybe one day I can see the world through those magical eyes.
It's been a long while since I've played MBS. I'm so excited to be back this week.
http://thebensonfamilyandotherstuff.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Natalie | 09/10/2007 at 03:49 AM
Wonderful, playful result! I love the colors!
Mine is also a little playful!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24075973@N00/1332253511/
Posted by: Kelly Bera | 09/10/2007 at 03:55 AM
wow, that is so cool! very creative.
Mine's up at:
http://www.cancio.org/blog/?p=330
Posted by: kim | 09/10/2007 at 03:57 AM
Holy Cow! That is amazing. I would buy that to hang on the wall.
I feel the same way. Both of my girls are in school for the first time (well, at least for three days.) Still adjusting, though.
http://thehipmommasjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-best-shot.html
Posted by: MelodyA. | 09/10/2007 at 04:11 AM
I really like that--it's simple and I'd never have thought of it!
I did some playing with mine this week, too...
http://andtherestishistory.com/2007/09/09/best-shot-monday-hands/
Posted by: Julie | 09/10/2007 at 04:16 AM
Breathtakingly beautiful, Tracey.
Here's mine:
http://threelittleindians.blogspot.com/friday-night-fever.html
Posted by: Jen A. | 09/10/2007 at 04:16 AM
ooops. Sorry. Still early. Try this:
http://threelittleindians.blogspot.com/2007/09/friday-night-fever.html
Posted by: Jen A. | 09/10/2007 at 04:20 AM
Tracey, as if your videos weren't enought--this pic is fantastic.
Here's mine...fun and silly. The best way to be on a monday.
http://mymomtra.blogspot.com/2007/09/bsm-fun.html
Posted by: My Momtra | 09/10/2007 at 04:28 AM
Ah... to be alone. I have to admit I am a bit envious! Enjoy your creativity and yoga! :)
Here's my shot(s):
http://mommeeandherboys.blogspot.com/2007/09/bsm-we-have-cake.html
Posted by: Brittany | 09/10/2007 at 04:38 AM
In the middle of a playful morning at the playground I caught Zoe looking so deep in thought.
http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com/2007/09/best-shot-monday-looking-through.html
Posted by: Colleen | 09/10/2007 at 05:02 AM
Wow, Tracey! How did you accomplish that? :)
http://auntiemissa.blogspot.com/2007/09/best-shot-monday-st-louis.html
Posted by: | 09/10/2007 at 05:04 AM
Wow, those colors are amazing.
Here's my choice for the week...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakeline/1314808157/
Posted by: Leah | 09/10/2007 at 05:05 AM
The colors really are beutiful in that one. You're getting really good at manipulating those.
Mine's up here. http://ktjrdn.typepad.com/whats_new/2007/09/my-best-shot--1.html
Posted by: ktjrdn | 09/10/2007 at 05:22 AM
I know that I posted on the picture in Flickr but it is so great. I wish that I had a creative spec in my body. Here is mine for the week...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/divrchk/1337977568/in/pool-ttpt/
Posted by: divrchk | 09/10/2007 at 05:26 AM
Tracey, that's awesome! I love the uniqueness and creativity of your picutre, but even more I am thrilled for your new sense of freedom.
Mine:
http://momology.blogspot.com/2007/09/bsm-window.html
Posted by: Christina | 09/10/2007 at 05:31 AM
Very creative...and very cool!
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com
Posted by: Maggie | 09/10/2007 at 05:36 AM
We have fun at the park! I get to take pictures and they get to play.
http://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2007/09/day-at-park.html
Posted by: Bunny | 09/10/2007 at 05:41 AM
Very cool, Tracey! I love letting those creative juices flow. I'm at a bit of a block myself, so I am hoping to get out of my funk.
My fun shot is just my girl being funny:
http://the-kraft-family.com/WordPress/?p=669
Posted by: Stacy | 09/10/2007 at 06:17 AM
Yay for you Tracey!
Here is my Best Shot this week:
http://lookaway.typepad.com/look_away/2007/09/the-old-market.html
Posted by: Paige | 09/10/2007 at 06:24 AM
Oh I love that! Here's to creativity!!! And work getting done during the day!
Here's what inspired me this weekend...naps!
http://laurentfiles.blogspot.com/2007/09/weekend-of-naps.html
Posted by: Maya | 09/10/2007 at 06:27 AM
My best shots are not nearly as creative or nice as that one! All I can say is wow to yours!
http://msscatter.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/pets-bsm/
Posted by: Vicky | 09/10/2007 at 06:30 AM
Beautiful!
http://dawnreissphotography.blogspot.com/2007/09/best-shot-monday-simplicity.html
Posted by: Dawnomite! | 09/10/2007 at 06:35 AM
awesome shot tracey thanks for inspiring me to start my own blog, ive been lurking here for months...so heres my first attempt.
http://itsnotaboutthatanyway.blogspot.com/
Posted by: sara | 09/10/2007 at 06:41 AM