the one you feed

obviously, free time is not something I have a lot of, as evidenced by the fact that I am typing this post on my iPhone while rowan sleeps on me (some days the only way he will take a nap is if he's lying on top of someone). but I really am trying. I watched a documentary about Anne Leibovitz last night, and she said something to the effect of just having talent is not enough. talent is like a baby, you have to feed it and nurture it so it will grow. this struck a chord with me, so last night while Rowan was asleep, I did some normal stuff - cleaning, teevee watching, but I also did this    ======= >











I was inspired by an awesome book that billy bought me for christmas:

and I also signed up for a crafty online class here:

http://dispatchfromla.typepad.com/dispatch_from_la/rotdoci.html

which I am thoroughly looking forward to exploring this evening when the baby's asleep (in his crib this time.) but don't get me wrong, there's nothing like the cuddles I get from this sweet little peanut. He will always be my top priority, but occasionally I hope to get a chance to "feed" my other babies too ;)

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a wise old man was teaching his grandson about the two wolves at war within us all. one wolf is good, fair, brave, honest, and full of hope. the other is selfish, greedy, angry, and full of fear.

"but grampa, which wolf wins?" asked the boy.

"the one you feed," the man replies.

native american folk tale