Miranda: Life, art, and friendship–the sequel
In August 2009, I had the pleasure of hosting two of this blog’s writers, Cathy Coley and Mary Duquette, at my home in Massachusetts. We posted photos and a re-cap of 2009 here. Last week, Cathy made her annual trek north again, and we had another reunion, which hopefully will become an annual event. We were joined by Jenn Rivers, who has also posted a dozen times at Studio Mothers.
Left to right: Mary, Cathy with Baby C (aka Toots), Miranda, and Jenn
For some reason I thought that this time around, with all of our children being a year older, we’d have *more* time to sit and chat and relax. What was I thinking?? This year was even more manic than last, and I can’t remember getting more than two sentences out of my mouth in any coherent order. What I most remember is Cathy and Mary discovering that some kind of animal had decided to use our sandbox as a litter box, and quite thoughtfully taking the littlest kids into the house to wash hands. Yes, I’m afraid that feral cat poop and our usual discussion of allergies sort of dominated the afternoon. Not exactly the inspiring conversation about creativity and life design that I’d had in mind, but it was wonderful to see the faces of my dear friends and hear the excited voices of the children as they ran around like true hooligans and enjoyed themselves fully.
Until next year, friends. And with any luck, maybe we can lure Brittany over to visit with us too. I’m already planning for a more satisfying conversation — and less cat poop. Everyone in?
Studio Mothers: Life & Art 
lol! we had fun regardless of the stimulating intellectual discussions – or lack thereof.
and look, it’s the annual end of event screaming toots shot, too!
Sounds like a gathering worthy of a group of Studio Mothers. (Even though the kids wouldn’t let you focus much on the creative and intellectual aspect and instead solely on the “mothers” aspect of your lives… It’s all a juggling act.)
I am TOTALLY in for next year!
And FYI–you think it was manic this year? Wait until I add Captain Chaos and Danger Boy to the mix.
…Feral cat poop is NOTHING we poopaholics can’t handle.
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yay!
how about we rope honey into being locked in the playroom again, like last year? maybe send brittany’s husband in with him and they can discuss gearhead stuff and keep the kids from climbing the cases or dangling from the windows.
i.am.so.jealous.
What fun, Miranda, Cathy, and Mary! Yes, next time perhaps we should all be responsible for bringing a sacrificial male to take the children so we can finish our sentences AND finish the beyond delicious spread Miranda laid before us. Thank you so much for hosting!
kelly, if only your nyc trip of the prior weekend coincided! it’s only a three hour drive from the general boston area!