the past few days, i haven't been in the mood to blog... or flickr... or email.... or clean.... or work on art... pretty much, i haven't been in the mood to do much of anything... diego seems to be extra clingy; wanting to sit on my lap every 5 minutes while watching tv or playing with a toy... he wants to be by me constantly.... and perhaps, thanks to hormones, i feel a little claustrophobic... even the cats want to be near! i want space and yet, i feel a tad alone... i mean, the only adult i see daily is ramel... and of the few hours i see him, only 3 are of him awake... and of those 3 hours, diego is asking most for his attention, even when the kid should be in bed.... i haven't been to the mall in ages- i mean, i haven't been to any other store besides target in forever.... haven't gone downtown to see the lights, or to a nice coffee shop.... you know, i haven't been out of the house in days....
so it gets tiresome and even more tiresome to talk about... it makes me less creative with more of a desire to sleep... and all the while, i think diego is bored of me- bored of being at home... however, he isn't bored of monsters, inc. or the 70's batman movie...
but today was better... we went up to my studio, put monsters, inc. again... bust out the kid table and a chair... he grabbed the crayons and i gave him paper... and voila! we had a happy, coloring kid watching tv while i caught up on my art to-do list... for over an hour, he was content... in fact, we managed to start the movie over again, then head downstairs for a potty break... i decided a nap was in order and he happily fell asleep in less than 15minutes.... i went back upstairs, although, i don't think i worked on much at all... it doesn't feel like enough.... ah, but i suppose there is time... right?!
all the coloring he did will be put to use too... i cut them up and am mounting them onto cardstock... they will become christmas cards for the family, including ramel... won't that be fun?!
I want to wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas. It has been a pleasure finding & following your blog this year. May 2007 bring much peace & joy to your lives. Happy holidays! Jessica
Posted by: Jessica | December 22, 2006 at 07:55 AM
OHH housebound! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQXiFRVAjW4
Hmm i love this song and laughed that "the fray" performed it while in spiderman costumes...heelarious and a wee bit wierd..ehehe
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Nichols | December 22, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Hi Ellia! It's been a joy reading your blog and getting to know you better over the last few months. Your artwork continues to inspire me as does your approach to daily life and motherhood :-) I wanted to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. I hope you'll manage to find the time to just kick back and relax and enjoy these holidays with your loved ones.
Looking forward to getting to know you more in 2007! Blessings.
Posted by: Jhoanna | December 22, 2006 at 03:37 PM
Ah! I wish I lived near you! I would take you for a coffee and ply you with adult conversation!!!
Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Heather | December 22, 2006 at 03:56 PM
Hi there Ellia... take care and see you in the bright & shiny new year.
see you, grache
Posted by: gracia | December 22, 2006 at 04:36 PM
If i could get to a plane and fly to you I would!! I would come and bring my kids and the oldest could watch Diego and we could go and play or drink coffee or what ever your big heart desires!! Darn for living to far apart!! I do feel for you! The only adult talk is with hubby and that's only for 1/2 hour a day!! Hang in there girlfriend we'll make it!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn Castro | December 22, 2006 at 09:41 PM
Hi I just discovered your blog from over at Pyglet. Love your work I,ll be sure to visit in the new year. Have a great Christmas.
Posted by: Kirsty | December 23, 2006 at 12:51 AM
Ellia, Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...I feel like everything I pick up is taking forever and nothing is being accomplished!! Maybe it is just the season (stress/obligations/running self crazy)...Hopefully 2007 finds you the balance you need!!!
Posted by: barb | December 23, 2006 at 12:05 PM
first reaction when i saw your entry was "why is that kid ALWAYS sleeping on things?!" hehe.. oh diego!
what's the weather like in.. chicago? Is that where you are? could be partially the weather that's making you feel like a drone. it'll pass i'm sure - you m ay need to kick yourSELF into gear, though!
Posted by: Jen | December 23, 2006 at 12:23 PM
i feel for you Ellia. i remember those days with two very small boys (13 months apart), when it was easier to stay home than to try and take them out. it's hard.
funny now that i can pretty much go out whenever/whereever i want, i'd rather stay at home.
have a good christmas! the cards sound like a great idea!
Posted by: Diane Duda | December 23, 2006 at 12:59 PM