My mom is away this week, visiting my sister in Montreal. And though it’s only been four days so far, already I am going a little crazy without someone to sub me off of Toddler-dom and set my fingers free.

Yes, I love spending time with my son, but creativity, when not regularly unleashed is like a wet dog trapped in a China shop. Things can get real messy. And there is lots of broken glass which is never good for anyone.

So today, I THANK GOD for Grandmas. And of course, Dora, and Diego, and naps. In that order.