Illustration Friday: Crowded (Thoughts)

It's funny all the little ideas and worries that run through my daughter's head at times.  She's only five (a newly minted five at that), and her little curious mind is constantly overflowing with thoughts, dreams, fears, and what-ifs.  Most of the time I like to imagine cartoon thought bubbles over her head, crowded with her constant stream of consciousness.

What if there's no potty at school, Mama?

Why do I have to eat my crust (on my bread)?

Will Marissa be in my kindergarden class too?

Will I be tall, Mama?

Do lizards feel pain when their tails fall off?

The queue of questions is never ending, really.  Sometimes I secretly wish kids came with a "pause real life" button á la TiVo.  But, no, that is only a dream.  A silly mother's dream. 

***** Our Phase 1 renovation is almost completed (in the nick of time!).  Good thing, because in a few days we're off for a two week vacation (Illinois and Michigan).  It should be a lot of fun, and Hank and I plan to catch up with some friends (hi Giao!) and family.  My camera is coming along, of course, and I'll be sure to chronicle our trip with little snippets here and there. 

My posts have been far and few in between due to the busy-ness of day-to-day life.  Upon our return to Cali, we will then dive straight into Phase 2 of our renovation project.  *sigh*  I need to keep my eyes on the prize and not get overwhelmed by it all.  It'll all be worth it in the end.  I know it will! :)

***** More Loopy Fun!
The other day Hank, Yury (the contractor), and I were sitting in our dining room admiring the renovations. 

Yury made some comment like, "Oh your new wall color goes so well with that too" (motions towards the kitchen).

Unable to comprehend the context clues of his hand gesture, my poor whacked out pregnant mind couldn't infer that Yury was referring to our kitchen paint.  My gaze stopped short at his hand gestures, and I only saw the basket of (red) Swedish Fish on the counter. 

And then I (dimwittedly) added, "Yeah, those candies really do go well with our new paint, huh?"

Hank and Yury responded with an uncomfortable pause.  I'm so damn loopy.  Is there a cure for loopiness?  Is there, huh? Huh?

Comments

[Michelle]

Wonderful illustration Leslie (I can relate).

[wynlen]

Great illustration. I like the idea, and her expression is very funny.

[justJENN]

mmm. Swedish fish.

[Kerry]

such a cute illo! and summertime's good for quieting munchkin ramblings...just pop a frozen treat in their mouths and you get about ten minutes of quiet time! hee hee...i'm an evil auntie!

[Lori-Lyn]

Well, I for one am glad the Swedish fish go with the paint. Very nice illustration, too.

[hope]

Oh I was the same as your daughter when I was little, and it still is there... I hope she grows out of it, becuase I hate it in myself now that I am older!

Hah - and that loopiness sounds like me too - I love that story!

[ani]

Great stories to go with the drawing! Have a blast on your vacation. Can't wait to see the snippets of your vacation and renovations. And yum for Swedish fish indeed!

[Jess]

Leslie -- LOL! I love the lizard comment. It's cute how little ones question everything (well, I guess, only for so long and then you just want to hand them a book about "how stuff works"). Cute illo, too!

[Giao]

Leslie, I love your illo and the cute story of your inquisitive little kindergartener-to-be! =)

Also, I am excited for you all to be on vacation in my general neck of the woods while I am still here. =)

And I LOVE that loopiness story. That is hilarious.

[Yvonne]

Your loopiness cracks me up! It must be some much fun to be around you these days.

Your illo is great, I adore the glasses and the use of all the different fonts makes it really crowded.

It's amazing you're going to meet Giao. I'm sure we'll meet one day soon ;o) Have a really good time!

[erika]

This is beautiful. Loved your loopy story as well.

I need to write you an email that is more indepth because the comment you left me touched my heart. xo!

[jes]

SWEET illo!! It really is adorable!

I think your loopiness will end once you deliver the sweet little bun!! (Hang in there!!)

I'm so jealous you and Giao are meeting! *sigh* maybe one day we'll get to hang out!

Have fun on your trip!!! LOL

[Kathleen]

This illo is so adorable...love the glasses!

I think my mind would of centered on the Swedish fish too... since I'm a total fiend when it comes to those candies, they're my favorite after anything chocolate. ;)

I'm so-- excited for you and Giao!! I hope you have a fabulous trip, and bring back lots of fun (and more loopy) stories to share.

p.s. & Yay, you're on flickr! :)

[Marilyn]

Great concept for 'crowded.' I think 'loopy' is to be expected...given the pregnancy WHILE you're renovating. :) Have a fabulous trip!