does such a thing exist? i am sure that it does, but i don't think that i am capable of finding it. really though, i suppose that is just a big ole excuse...a way for me to avoid prioritizing and organizing and scheduling. blech, even as i type those three words, i get all stressed. i don't think that is normal, actually. it should be that those three things make life easier. i suppose that would be true, and maybe i would find out if i could motivate myself to try it.
it's the weather. yes, it's got to be. i'm blaming it on the weather.
i am so ready for spring and green and outside and "new". i'm not the only one, either (and beki is far more eloquent about it than i am). the kiddos are stir crazy with this wacky weather we have been having. yesterday was warm enough for short sleeves, and today it's back to bundling up again. tomorrow we are expecting more of the same with possibly some sort of "wintry mix"...seriously? oh, spring! can you hurry up and get here? we need to see the soft, chartreuse-y baby leaves popping out all over the bare branches.
we need the sun.
*sidenote* lily and eme are into the sun + planets and space in their drawings lately, along with rainbows. the color indigo is discussed on a daily basis around here...as in, does it actually exist, and why does no one ever talk about it unless they are talking about rainbows? thank goodness for tmbg and youtube! for a bit, this was enough to make me forget the blech-y weather. really, you must watch them. i promise that you (and the kiddos) will thank me.
i have been so absent from here lately, and truly, i miss it.
i like taking pictures.
i like writing about what i am making.
and what i want to make.
and what i should be making.
i like sharing my lofty goals here (recording it here makes me keep it a bit more on the realistic side, i think).
i really, really like hearing what you have to say.
so, i'm going to try and be back often. probably not daily (lofty, unrealistic goal), but maybe. you never know. i have the embroideries for the hoop up swap that i have been working on, my quiltie for dqs8, the embroidered button swap hosted over on feeling stitchy, and assorted other things to share. and hey, i may actually get myself prioritized, organizied, and schedule-ized. hmmm...typing that again didn't stress me too very much at all. progress, perhaps?
oh...i know that the photos in this post really have not much to do at all with the actual written content (which now that i am re-reading it sounds a bit on the whiney side; sorry about that), but i couldn't possibly return without sweet pictures for you, right? at least the photos relate to each other, though...sweet girls, red + white, and polka dots.
If it makes you feel any better Cathy, I'm an Organization/List/Schedule Nazi! Like you, just mentioning these 3 words leads to hyperventilating and avoidance :) I think that for a mother of 3 small children, you are doing an amazing job! I had 2 little ones under 3 for a time, and couldn't even begin to dream of making things until they were both off in Elementary school! Now they are at the other end of the school spectrum, and I'm faced with 2 impending summers of Graduation, with a summer of my book on the shelf {read marketing madenss} in-between. What on earth was I thinking?
ReplyDeleteI'm a lofty idea/goal setter too, and try not to get too broken down when life gets in the way and they have to be delayed or put off for later in life.
You're girls look marvelous, so you must be doing something right, no? I love seeing and hearing what your up to whether it be your nutty kids or your amazing stitchery - I'm not going anywhere so take your time with sharing when you have the time!
xox
Jen
p.s. - I ADORE the embroidery patterns I bought from you and can't wait to get started on one of them this weekend!
aw, jen! your words of wisdom are boosting my morale for sure. :)
ReplyDeletehey...do we get any details/hints/sneak peeks on the book??? i am so excited for you, and i hope to follow in your footsteps one day!
you make me so happy that you love the patterns, and i can't wait to see what you do with them. it has been so cool to see how different stitches have imbued each girl with their own (the stitcher's) personalities.
thanks again for coming by and making me smile this morning!!!
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Pictures are lovely Cathy, they perfectly show your life as it is not some stylized version which is the blogging norm (I'm far too guilty of that!)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Cate's doll!!!!! I can't tell you how much! Is that one made by you??!
aneela, yes, i did make the little bird girl. :) she was the "star" of my fabric design that is yet to be printed. ;) i am going to revisit her soon for an up-coming project or two (keeping my fingers crossed on that one!).
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Can't wait to see your up and coming project and the return of the little bird girl!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so not alone, Cathy! Just last night I was thinking about how bad I am with prioritizing, making lists, etc, and it was stressing me out! I especially get this way around tax time (ugh, just thinking about it makes my stomach hurt). I much rather go with the flow, which I think is the problem. And this winter weather? Enough already!! All my brown grass is bumming me out!
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