And yes, as one who is in the thick of child rearing ... I just keep telling myself the same thing about a "season for everything." Although I do get to plod along here and there, so I can't complain too much. I love painting so I die a little if it goes too long between spurts.
Patricia, this portrait is lovely.
Looks like you had fun. I can also feel the pleasure of color that you might have experienced on this piece.
Congratulations !