I am sorry that I have been away so long. We are still adjusting to Crazyville's newest resident, which is going well, all told; we're a little tired, and rolling through laundry, but she is the most wonderful loving little soul. I bought her her first toy (at least post-birth, LOL) for her two-week birthday on Saturday. I just loved how sweet it looked, and it is something she can cuddle, now that she is starting to interact with her world. Beazer is becoming her ardent protector; he runs through the house to check on her when he comes in, and gets so agitated if he can't see her. She seems to like him too; he gave her a kiss on her cheek and she didn't fuss (think about it, that has got to be pretty scary, seeing that big old head coming at you, but she is pretty brave).
Anyway, I ordered the special JCS Halloween issue last week, and it came. I have to say, this is the best issue of any magazine I have seen in a long time. And that includes Christmas magazines, British magazines, ALL OF IT. If you love Halloween, this issue is a must-have. It is not part of the regular subscription, more the size and feel of the Christmas issue, but it is so good. Lots of really cute little ornaments, perfect for my tree. I have already decided that I will stitch the Mosey n Me ornament for Babygirl, for her first Halloween, and I love the Tempting Tangles ornament. And not only that, there are larger designs in case you aren't an ornament stitcher. Sharon Pope's designs are great; I love the black cat she did.
Maybe I am asking too much, thinking I can keep stitching with an infant in the house. I have been stitching a little since she came, mostly while I watch her sleep, but it's not like I was before. I have to admit, last week, I seriously thought about just getting rid of all my cross stitch stuff, thinking it would be easier to not do it than to look at it, know it's there, and not have the time to stitch. And then I decided I was freaking out because I hadn't had enough sleep, and decided to just give it some time. When I can, I can stitch, and maybe it's time to focus on small pieces, not the big ones, and, otherwise, just enjoy being with the baby. I do plan on using this time off to finish some ornaments, especially since I can't go back to work til September 1st; I think I can get quite a few done during nap time.
6 comments:
You'll find time to stitch Rachel. Not as much as before but a hour here and there. You need "me" time in order to be a better mommy and wife. I stitched throughout the having babies and little kids years and I swear, that's what kept them alive sometimes!
Don't dispair, when my children were born and very young, I didn't have much time to stitch either, but when they got older, I returned to stitching with a vengence and I was happy that my supplies were still there, close at hand and I didn't get rid of them!
Oh hon, just enjoy your sweet little girl! You may find very little time to stitch over the next few years. Just put in a few stitches when you can. But soon enough they are grown and your time to stitch will return with a vengeance. If you have to, just put your things in a safe place for the future. Remember, this is supposed to be a guilt free pleasure.
My stitching took the back burner when my daughter was small, and there were YEARS I didn't stitch at all. Looking back, I wish I had kept with it but at the time life just seemed too much at the time.
You will find a happy medium, I think!
Yep, what Julie said. Little Bit is 2 now, and I think I got more stitching done while I was on maternity leave than I have since (or before)! But even an hour here and there adds up, and it keeps me from feeling too much like a house elf. LOL
A little stitching is better than no stitching, remember that :)
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