*sniffle*

I'm having a lil' separation anxiety. The Boy started first grade today.
Journal Page, May 2010
This is the first time I've really had to let go of him since The Boy started day care at seven months old. Now, almost exactly five years later, he's entering elementary school early. (Most of the other kids are six-year-olds.)

He's gotten tons of attention for the past week or so as we got closer to the start of school: school supplies shopping, a visit from Po and Ya (two of his grandparents), congratulations from his kindergarten teacher and friends. So that's cushioned some of the transition. He's fine with it, a little concern yesterday once the reality started to sink in.


This morning we held hands and dove into the swirl of hundreds of kids as we made our way to his classroom. I gave him a hug, told him I loved him very much, and watched him go into class. Then I went home and blubbered a little.
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I'm in!

Today I got the good news: my artwork has been chosen to be shown in the "It's Not Easy Being Green" juried art exhibit! You'll remember pieces in the show explore the "green" theme -- both the color and the eco-friendly concept. My piece is a three-fer: the touches of green color, the green-eyed monster of jealousy as the subject, and the fact that it's partly made with recycled materials.

Thirty-eight artists were selected for the show, featuring 2D and 3D artwork at the Lynnwood Library Gallery. Three winners will receive prize baskets at the opening reception on October 2nd, 11am-12pm.

*ahem* This is your Official Invitation to the reception!

The show runs from September 27th to November 18th. See you at the reception!
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