I've blogged before about balance before, and it's still something I'm working on. As anyone with little children can attest, doing anything while being a mom can be challenging. Here's what I'm really learning: take it slow and plan small. This little skirt for example, it took me about three days to make it.
There was once a time I could have whipped this skirt up in an afternoon, plus some! But, these days, I have to work when I have time. When kids are napping, playing by themselves {or watching dvds}, I sneak over to the sewing machine and sew a few stitches. So far, having the sewing room in the family room has worked out great.
As these two grow I'm enjoying every moment with them, and also finding a little more time to get my projects done too. Besides, fabric and projects aren't going anywhere, but these two little ones are getting bigger every day {Norah is now 3-months-old!}.
Awwwwwwwww.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great! I started out with twins and didn't get back into crafting until they were 3 1/2 and their baby brother was 18 mos. Your two are adorable!
ReplyDeleteNorah looks darling in her new skirt! Jennie, I don't have kids and usually it takes me a ridiculously long time to finish projects (just finished the backing for my Embroidery 101 quilt in fact!). :) Your plan to take in slow and plan small seems to be good advice.
ReplyDeleteas the mama of a four month old and almost three year old I could have written this post word for word! :) Cute skirt! I've been meaning for a couple months to get one for my babe done...
ReplyDeleteCuddly and cute...kids and quilts! You're doing very well to keep up. I stopped sewing and crafting for several years after my first.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe she's three months old already! It goes too fast. I love Norah's little skirt, and I know just what you mean about finding time. I'm still working on finding my own time!
ReplyDeleteGosh they are cute.
ReplyDeletePrecious, precious babies and photos!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! they are adorable. I bet you want to kiss and squeeze them all the time.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics of your adorable children. And the skirt is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this time --- they grow up way too fast. You can never get these
precious days back.
You have it right. Children first - projects in odd moments. Sounds like sewing in the family room allows you to keep an eye on all the activity.
ReplyDeleteOohh so cute...
ReplyDeleteI am so there right now too! My second youngest is 3 and plays really well when I'm in the same room with her so I'm happy that my sewing space is right next to the playroom :) Cute skirt and beautiful kids!
ReplyDeleteYour children are so cute, I love the skirt and matching headband! I remember those busy days, but now my girls are 10 and 7 and they are crafting with me!! Or at school during the day, so there will be lots of time before you know it- downside is that means they are growing up!
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