Slow and Steady

You know the old story of the Turtle and the Hare with the line 'Slow and steady wins the race'?  I've often identified with the Turtle for most of my life.  I always felt like kind of a late bloomer in some respects.  Like I was on a path to somewhere, and slowly and steadily plodding my way there with intent and purpose.  Much of my work has been along this path- no real quick short-cuts to making it or selling it, just slowly plodding it's course, waiting for the ideas to finally bloom.  Nothing happens suddenly or overnight, and not everything I make turns out right the first time, but it is on a course and a path that is hopeful of that end.  I'm trying to be content in that place, that slow and steady place.  Sometimes I want it to all happen faster and I look for ways to short-cut my way there.  This week I was reminded that slow and steady is really better here (under the question about what advice you would give).  Wise words and good reminders... 
I've got a busy week ahead with Dean out of town for 4 days and spring break coming up soon.  Next week we are heading off to Vancouver Island to visit friends and hopefully my new baby niece or nephew.  I'm so looking forward to posting the big news soon!