[these photos are a snapshot of what each housemate was doing on a lazy afternoon.]
the seamstresses were eating candy |
doing what great-grandmas often do... sleep |
stealing alone time on Grandma's I-pad |
amazingly detailed Gunny Sack dresses,
long 80's flower girl dresses,
smocked pinafores....
works of art.
During the memory trip Grandma needed a hand to the restroom. Both girls jumped up one hand holding their "princess gowns" and the other holding Grandma. I hope to never forget that sight.
self proclaimed nap time (isn't she a beautiful sleeper?) |
again: food for those creating |
It was wonderful.
Our only trips out of the house were to pick up kids, pick up fast food, or hit the fabric stores. I took our gang to Fabric Depot and I thought my mom would never leave!
Oh, I did a wild and crazy thing and put my name in the ring for So You Think You're Crafty. All the moms in my life are giving me a big push of enthusiasm as this is likely to be something really good for my mojo. (Audition voting is open now. There are some really cool projects! Go, vote!)
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Mom made a crazy cute sundress for the littles |
Our only trips out of the house were to pick up kids, pick up fast food, or hit the fabric stores. I took our gang to Fabric Depot and I thought my mom would never leave!
I removed this tired fabric and recovered the piano bench |
Now that a couple of weeks are behind me, and I finished my audition, I feel like a can take a breather and find my bearings. Still, I feel very depleted and wonder how those of you doing this parenting job alone and keep your strength. Really, this is a question for anyone. How do you fill your own bucket? I could use the inspiration.
Fabric Depot is addicting.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about that filling yourself up business though. That's tricky. I think getting outside and exercise help me a lot. My mom took naps though, religiously.
Hi! I found your blog from SYTYC! I have 3 kids 7, 5 & 2 (boy-girl-boy). The best thing for me is to have some alone time -- what I do with that alone time just depends on my mood (sewing, reading, napping, exercising). The hardest part for me is finding alone time! I always feel so selfish for wanting to get away! Oh well, I suppose that's part of motherhood ( for better or worse). So happy to have found your blog and good luck with the auditions at SYTYC!
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