'A Kiss On The Nose'
5 x 7 inches SOLD
colored pencil on Ampersand Pastelbord
I hope you'll excuse this post that is all about the feelings of my heart right now.
Lately I have been overwhelmed with melancholy when I think of all my kids growing up. I know I shouldn't. That's my job as a parent right? To prepare them to leave home and live happy, successful lives as good men. Of course I love them no matter what stage of life they are in. But there's something so very precious about these early years when our bond is so strong and we are each others whole world.
So, the only way I know how to express those feelings is through art. I've spent a lot of time looking through photos and shedding a few tears at the years that are gone. I don't know how to not feel this way. I love being their mom so much. I love how close we are. I hope things always stay this way. But I know things always change. At least a little bit.
All I can do is love the moment, the season, that we're in and try to remember every single detail. And not mourn it's passing when little hands grow big. :)
"This curious fact of life: that when parents are old and their children grown up, the grown-up children are not the persons they formerly were; that their former selves have wandered away, never to return again, save in dream-glimpses of their young forms that tarry a moment and gladden the eye, then vanish and break the heart." - Mark Twain
This is something I took time to come to terms with, but come to terms I have. Such a lovely touching painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann. :) I know I have to come to terms with it, it's just so hard you know?
DeleteJe comprends aisément tout ce que vous ressentez ma chère Crystal.
ReplyDeleteLa vie file si vite... Nos enfants nous échappe, mais jamais complètement. C'est seulement différent.
Gros bisous.
Thanks Martine, I really needed to hear that. :) *hugs*
DeleteOh so sweet, Crystal.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carol. :)
DeleteWhat a sweet post and a beautiful painting, Crystal! You did a great job with your boys and yes, the last one is off to school. I remember how I was in tears when I saw them walking through that door. Maybe this will make you feel better...My sister has 3 boys who are men now and they are incredibly close..the hugs and kisses never stop!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Hilda! I really needed to hear that, thanks so much for telling me!
DeleteCrystal, you expressed all your are feeling right now in this gorgeous work. It is so very sweet and tender and beautiful. I believe this is my favorite of all your works - the sweetness of the expression and love is incredible.
ReplyDeleteI'll say it again - you are a great mom! And the boys will always have the little boys inside them somewhere, no matter what age.
Oh thank you so much Kathryn! You have no idea how much that means to me. :)
DeleteDon't be sad Crystal, hmuxo is right, the hugs and kisses never stop. And there is more to come - grandchildren bring all those old feelings back. Soon your motherhood skills will be needed all over again to help your children bring them up. The joy of lovely, tiny family children will be in your life once more.
ReplyDeleteThank you Frank. :) I admit I am looking forward to grandchildren, especially maybe a grand daughter! :)))
DeleteLovely painting! Don't despair - Kids do become great adults and grand kids are totally awesome :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meera! I hear a lot of great things about Grand kids so I'm looking forward to it. :)
DeleteBeautiful work, Crystal! I also have been there, now my boys are both grown and in the Air Force. I am lucky to have one visiting this week and am loving it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheryl! :) I hope you enjoy your visit with your son!
DeleteBeautiful painting, Crystal...beautiful thoughts you're experiencing right now. Just remember this time when you're my age. My 43 yr old son still calls his mom when he's sad and when he's happy...it never ends so don't you worry about that. They're supposed to leave one day...and they do...but they're never really gone from your heart.
ReplyDeleteTHanks so much Mollie, you knew exactly what to say. :))) *hugs*
DeleteThat's odd - I am certain I commented on this yesterday... Maybe it was on Facebook. Anyway, this is just SO touching! I just LOVE how you use colour and light - and as always, such a tender subject :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! Yes you did comment on facebook, hugs for both comments friend!! :) I know it's sentimental, which some think is a bad thing, but not me. I love the subject too. :)
DeletePS: Hmm... it's not to late to have another! It sounds to me like you have bucket loads of love for maybe a fourth... ;0)
ReplyDeleteLol! I will say I'm not ruling it out, if it's possible. :)
DeleteOoh - how exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!! :0)))
DeleteThis is just brilliant, and snapped up quickly. Loved your post and your heart on motherhood, I can tell you, you go through it with your kids and then you get to go through it again with grandkids...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Bren! Yes I was kind of sad to see it go, but my collector bought it because she said it reminds her of her grown son who used to love his bear too. :)
DeleteOh Crystal.. Please dont say that you are getting old now. LOL. And the painting.. Well what can I say.. WOW..
ReplyDeletePrabal trust me I'm not old! Just my kids are. ;) LOL. Thanks so much friend. :)
DeleteOh, I know... I go through the same thoughts... I think grandchildren will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteYes I knew you'd get it too Kim. :) We'll be hip grandmas together!! But not for a looooong time right? ;)
DeleteI'm dying of sweetness/gorgeous overload!
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