"Tender Affection"
Acrylic on Canvas
14x18"
2008

Message from the Artist:
At times I wonder, as I’m sure every mother does, if I’m too attached, too comforting, too giving when my kids are needy. Even though are times I stop giving because I know it is best, in general, I feel painfully attached to my boys.

…but, I’ve got a two year old who spontaneously feeds me his crackers while I’m pushing him in the stroller – I’ve got a four year old that gives me half of his last bite of apple pie. I’ve got little boys who cry when I’m sad, and tell me I’m beautiful…

Indeed, it often seems to be them who are reminding me to parent from my heart.

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