Triangles

One of my favorite subjects in college was Art History.  I was fascinated by the subject and by my enthusiastic professor.  One thing that sticks in my mind is the use of triangles in art.  It is a common technique artists use to bring stability into their piece.  It creates a strong base and also forces your eye travel around the picture.

When my three kids were all little, I needed to devise a plan to keep them all safely within my watch.  In my mind, they became my own ever shifting triangle. Whether we were at the beach, the mall, or walking down the street, my eye traveled around to keep track of all three points.

Now that they are older, I really don't need to keep that close an eye on them anymore.  They tell me where they are going, and my eye can't spot them once they drive around the first curve.  Most days I have one point on Grant Street, one in Muskegon, and the other in Grand Rapids.  My triangle is no longer in my view, but I still can visualize it!  Can you?

Last night, Paige came home from college for the first time.  With my two girls sleeping downstairs and Will upstairs, what bliss!  My triangle is back and the house feels balanced again.

Well, at least for the day.  Tomorrow the it's back to 3 kids in 3 cities.

But today I will simply enjoy! 

Here's a masterpiece that warms my heart...

Like Mona Lisa's smile, these expressions tell a story...
A concerned brother, so sorry about the stitches he inflicted via the swing of his golf club.
A forgiving sister, still sitting close to him.
The big sister watching over them all (and glad to not have a more active role in the whole situation).

See that triangle?  To me, that is a beautiful picture.