Other than the weather, we are all doing well. I was busy for a couple weeks when out of the blue an old colleague called me. She didn’t even know I moved away. She started a new boudoir photography business and needed a logo and website. I took it on, but I realize my nights are my only free time so I really rather just watch some tv and go to sleep than being in front of the computer. Also, the revisions just kills me. I rather work on little projects that goes away after a few days and never have to think about it again. It was, however, nice to do something creative again and know that I can still do it.
I also kind of forced my way into re-organizing my mother in law’s apartment. She really doesn’t have the physical and mental strength to unpack the boxes that’s been stacked in her 500 sq. ft apartment for 7 months. It was driving me crazy. So finally on a day when she had to go out, I orchestrated having people watch Harrison while I went back and forth between her apartment and ours, running back to bring Harrison to another friend to watch him, running home to put him down for a nap. I was like a mad woman moving at top speed to give her place a make over. It was like one of those HGTV reality shows, except I did it all on my own.
The good news she was very happy with the result. I’m really hoping that with the new environment it will help her feel more open to having people over an make some friends. I’ve read enough self help books to know what’s crippling her ability to live with more joy. Sometimes I get so frustrated that we’ve handed her the perfect life for a grandparent, paying off her debt, bought this amazing place in a great neighborhood down the street from her only family, yet she is trapped in own head and an unhealthy lifestyle. Now that I can actually bring the boys over there to play, maybe it will start a change and she can find some motivation to enjoy life.
On a more uplifting note. Chris has gone back to work on staff at Brand New School, NYC. The company has grown so much since he worked there over 10 years ago. He’s really enjoying working there and has a great support team. He’s won a few jobs already since he started in January and is currently shooting an international campaign for Gillett in Cape Town, South Africa!! When he had a little downtime, he and the crew went to check out African Penguins at the beach, and cage diving with sharks!!
Harrison is 20 months old now. He’s one cute fellow and very social and independent. He’s a lot of fun to be around and has the greatest giggle. He’s still not saying much still yet he understands Chinese and English equally. So whenever he’s ready...
And Oliver, the best big brother. The most wonderful son. He’s so sweet and helpful. He’s doing very well in school and recently started taking drum lessons. For spring break I signed him up for a music camp (that part of the day they go to an indoor rock wall climbing place across the street!) Him and his band of 6-9 year olds played a song together, Break Free by Ariana Grande. It was very cute but made me cringe a bit too. At the end of the show Oliver just started playing this beat on his own, and the teacher joined in on the piano. So cool to see this side of him not shy to perform in front of people. I feel so proud.
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