As an artist parent looking back to the early days of raising children, I wish I had a better understanding of how fleeting each stage of development is. You will often hear older parents telling you how fast time passes and how quickly your children will grow up, but in the moment of never-ending diapers, frequent feedings, and toddler tantrums, it feels like an eternity! Every minute of free time seems so precious and difficult to harness, especially for yourself and your artmaking. And then, in those rare moments when you can finally manage to steal some personal time, you are so exhausted! I clearly recall the importance of trying to sneak in an hour or two each day in my studio to paint while my babies were taking naps. Those couple of hours never seemed like enough, or I was often too tired to even feel creative anymore. My advice to my younger parent-self would be to just do your best and try to make something—anything in that little bit of time, but don’t sweat it! It may not be your best work, but it is important to keep creating. Soon, the kids go to school, and your studio time will increase again. Before long, they turn into more self-sufficient teenagers, and you will barely see them exit their bedrooms! The time you will have for artmaking will grow with your children, so it is important to maintain your identity as an artist and remain patient with them and with yourself during the journey. And, in hindsight, it does happen faster than you think it will!