Yes, I could have been a professional artist -- but decided to go to Engineering school instead of taking a scholarship in Fine Art. I painted some elaborate four-walls murals in the Trompe-l'oeil style in each of my sons' bedrooms. Storybook-like Scottish Highlands in S3's room, Hot Wheels-themed landscapes in S7's room. I worked on them before each of my son's births, my own "agony and ecstasy" like Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
I had a great evening today. S3 announced to W this morning he wanted to spend the night with his daddy, even though this is her custody week. Last week there were three nights he opted to be with his mother during my custody week. I think he just likes shaking things up and getting one-on-one treatment with either parent. Meanwhile I'm sure S7 enjoyed the one-on-one time with his mother too.
