October Fading

October you are fading fast!  These last lingering days of the month are leaving our maple trees bare--blowing leaves into haphazard piles that collect at the bottom of our steps and across our driveway.  The sun is hiding out somewhere, chased off by blowing rain drops that plink off the rooftop and blow against the windows like nature's own version of free jazz.  This time of year makes me want to curl up in my fuzzy blanket, sip endless cups of hot Earl Grey, and read, and read, and read.  Alas...this Mummy doesn't get much time to do that!  I'm not so good at relaxing anyhow...and now I've started this new blog...so Earl Grey in hand...this will have to do.

The quick facts...I could try to be the anonymous blogger, but that is a silly notion, considering part of the reason for doing this is to create awareness about my latest creative endeavor...a bedtime book entitled Lullaby for Birds.  Okay, you've checked it out, and now my cover of anonymity is officially blown.  So, it's no secret...I'm Sarah Jo, I live in Northern Vermont, and I'm a self-proclaimed "creative junkie."  The love of my life is an air show pilot with a pretty public persona, too.  Okay, I'm a bragger...you can check him out at danmarcotteairshows.com  I mentioned I'm a mom...in our house I'm "Mummy".  Our little guy "Bean" is 14 months old and a constant, and awe-inspiring source of inspiration.  I know...all of you Moms out there say the same thing about your kiddos, too.  I think it's a simple, universal truth:  we all have the best kids, ever!

So, back to October fading...

{a peek at the cover of Lullaby for Birds}

I find October to be one of the most inspired months and I look forward all year to the creative energy that comes with it.  Over the past year I have been working with a dear friend, A.M. Dezotelle to bring my vision for a children's bedtime book to life.  Lullaby for Birds is currently in production and we are excited to officially bring it to the public for the holidays!  The name of this blog "Sparrow on the Fence" comes directly from the book...and the beautiful illustration in the header is also from the book...isn't A.M. amazing??  {Check out her other creative projects at madoxdesigns.blogspot.com} October did not let me down this year.  This month I've been working on a gift package that will include the book Lullaby for Birds, a follow-along CD with 20 minutes of my favorite, soothing, classical music {perfect for bedtime} performed by a dear friend and talented pianist, and a plush bird by the National Audubon Society.  I can't wait to unveil it!

As October fades I am inspired.  I hope you are, too!

What else is on my list?

_Raking all of these leaves
_Putting my perennial beds to sleep
_Finger painting with Bean {for the first time}
_Using up a freezer of bananas {banana bread recipes, anyone?}
_Making these awesome necklaces for Christmas giving {I'm personalizing them with photos}

How about you?