Although my pride would prefer to have everyone think I only paint all day, I don't!  I am also a wife and mother, which I love.  This summer since the kids have been out of school, I've enjoyed them very much, but finding enough time to paint has been difficult.  I worry that all the skills I have tried to gain though practice are slipping away by the minute.  When I've found time to paint while they're reading or something, either it's not enough, or I have already begun to feel neglectful of my precious kids.  I love summer, the relaxed pace, no morning rush, etc., but feel paint-guilt.  Next week they are in camp all day, and I will be back in the studio!  (Missing them!)  Let me instead be grateful for it all.