This is the second part in a short series. The intent is to keep the blog entries brief. You can read part 1 in the archive.
PART 2
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| Hiding Amidst The Reeds Maria B. Davis |
I mentioned that I have a creative streak. I guess that's obvious if you call yourself an artist. (That is a blog post in itself.) My creative streak is also coupled with a need for accomplishment. I'm not saying that having my children wasn't an accomplishment. In fact, I believe having them was the most creative and best thing I ever did, hands down. After over a decade of marriage, my second and last child entered elementary school. Shortly after a few more years of volunteering at school, I decided to get back to my roots and fill that time without children with artistic endeavors and some community service. I became engaged with my community in a way I had never been before. I embarked on several different projects, some of which still continue today. Some projects were left behind to open the way for others. Throughout this process I felt, and at times still feel, the weight of the stereotype of the "stay at home mom". The name itself is a misnomer for most moms I know - vibrant women who have interests and projects outside of the home. I have flexible hours, accepting freelance work, so I was and am more available at times when many people aren't. I know that I am very lucky to be able to be flexible and it was a choice and an agreement made, based on personal and family beliefs and convictions.
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