installed

so we arrived ten minutes late, i packing everything i could, thinking it too much, and while here, thinking it not enough--there was room for more.

but minimal is good.

as we're placing her art in the cases, the librarians are walking by oohing and aaahing.

when your work is in a museum, i'll say, i knew her because she spent the whole day at the library.

grinning, they walked away.

she's proud of her work, and i walked to the top of the stairs and looked down to see how it would look to those descending to the children's area, and it is eye catching, very nicely done.

we placed most of the color pieces on the children's side, figuring this would be the best plan.

more of the pencil work displayed to the cafe side of the cases, and those pieces which showcase some aspect of technique i thought would do well highlighted.

and she is pleased, we argued a bit about this and that, but it's her case, her display and i tried to give way.

it's like asking an elephant to step aside so you can pass. sometimes, it may just be easier to go around.

and she is pleased. that is all that matters.

and i without a camera to capture the process, the moment. what kind of mother am i?

one who is too involved to be apart photographing the scene, that kind.

but i take the picture with my mind, in my heart, and write it down. this is my photo album, my scrapbooking.

and it is her day.

i am proud of her.

she said to me on the way,

i was drawing last night until i got too tired.

and two last minute additions made it into the case.

nothing like producing works and displaying them the next morning.

i love that kid.