This weekend was the first I have had Saturday and Sunday off without being sick in quite a while, which made for an extremely busy weekend. I have been needing to de-clutter the girls toys since Christmas and their birthdays. They got so many things and some of them had such tiny pieces that my three year old still likes to put in her mouth. I put a bunch of things up in the closet to bring out in a couple of months to change things up and our toy bins are nicely organized now and no longer overflowing. An added bonus to this is that the girls are actually playing with their toys. I think when they have too many its overwhelming and they just don't play with it, but now that they can find things easily they have been having great fun playing with things.
I also organized the area beside my chair where I keep all of my WIPs. It was a disaster! Now everything has its place there and will be easy to find and pick up when I'm ready to craft.
Last week I had somewhat of an epiphany as I was slogging along on the sweater I was knitting for myself. While I do enjoy knitting socks and softies, I don't really enjoy knitting larger items. I miss my crochet! This realization almost instantly brought my crafting mojo back. It was like a weight was lifted when I realized I had no desire to finish the sweater I was working on, so I really shouldn't. I pulled out some old things, like my Northern Lights Afghan and my Rippling Vest and have decided that I will get them going again. The Rippling Vest was turning out too small, way back when (the swatches, they lie!) so I will have to restart it, but that is fine, I am ready to make that leap and get working on a beautiful vest!
I also pulled my cross stitch back out. It has been a while since I have worked on any and I miss that as well. I am working on my Flowers and still have both girls birth records to finish (they are four and three!)
I have also been reading again with renewed vigor. I discovered John Saul and have read a couple of his creepy ghost stories. I am really enjoying them! Can't wait to see what happens next with every page I read!
And, last but not least, I promised some exciting news. The happy, hectic, home is about to get a wee bit more hectic. We will have a new addition in July! I found out when I was so sick that I am expecting! My husband and I and the girls are all so excited to welcome our newest addition and I will keep everyone updated on all the fun, crafty things I make for baby!
Thank you all for following me along on this crazy journey. Have a happy, hectic, handmade day!