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?

Comments

[megan]

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/

[melody is slurping life]

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

[Natalie]

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/

[Kelly Bera]

Wonderful, playful result! I love the colors!
Mine is also a little playful!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24075973@N00/1332253511/

[kim]

wow, that is so cool! very creative.
Mine's up at:
http://www.cancio.org/blog/?p=330

[MelodyA.]

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

[Julie]

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/

[Jen A.]

Breathtakingly beautiful, Tracey.

Here's mine:

http://threelittleindians.blogspot.com/friday-night-fever.html

[Jen A.]

ooops. Sorry. Still early. Try this:

http://threelittleindians.blogspot.com/2007/09/friday-night-fever.html

[My Momtra]

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

[Brittany]

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

[Colleen]

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

Wow, Tracey! How did you accomplish that? :)

http://auntiemissa.blogspot.com/2007/09/best-shot-monday-st-louis.html

[Leah]

Wow, those colors are amazing.

Here's my choice for the week...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakeline/1314808157/

[ktjrdn]

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

[divrchk]

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/

[Christina]

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

[Maggie]

Very creative...and very cool!

http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com

[Bunny]

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

[Stacy]

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

[Paige]

Yay for you Tracey!

Here is my Best Shot this week:
http://lookaway.typepad.com/look_away/2007/09/the-old-market.html

[Maya]

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

[Vicky]

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/

[Dawnomite!]

Beautiful!

http://dawnreissphotography.blogspot.com/2007/09/best-shot-monday-simplicity.html

[sara]

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/