tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post6632105062294627504..comments2022-12-10T06:18:51.293-06:00Comments on The Best Things: Pastimes Have Passed Me By...Katihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-20829324546098915472014-09-19T14:30:17.786-05:002014-09-19T14:30:17.786-05:00p.s Please stay tuned for posts to come! They will...p.s Please stay tuned for posts to come! They will come...soon, I'm sure.?! Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-69807888455003886122014-09-19T14:28:26.047-05:002014-09-19T14:28:26.047-05:00Thank you! I have taken a "Spring/summer"...Thank you! I have taken a "Spring/summer" break from my blog. But there is nothing like a comment like yours to kick me back into blogging gear! Thanks for your support, kind words, and motivation! :)Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-53028697253742528842014-04-09T17:58:22.407-05:002014-04-09T17:58:22.407-05:00For me it's not so much the everywhere stickin...For me it's not so much the everywhere stickiness as it is the everywhere glue puddles and pools. I have a pourer who uses his teeth to open everything! Ugh! Glue is a very special supply in our house... one that doesn't see the light of day often unless it's in a stick. In which case it usually gets bitten, because really, who can't resist a bite of glue? Oh, man - I really really don't like glue! Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-91590666163874209772014-04-09T12:40:39.466-05:002014-04-09T12:40:39.466-05:00Yep, sewing is soooo hard with little ones. And I&...Yep, sewing is soooo hard with little ones. And I've had to realize that it's also not one of my favourite crafts so I'm okay with not being able to do much sewing at the moment... ;-) <br /><br />And I'm totally with you about the glue (although my little boy adores it so much I've decided to come to an understanding with myself about embracing the everywhere stickiness!) <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your great creativity! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-51564557578766511712014-04-09T12:35:30.646-05:002014-04-09T12:35:30.646-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-52225961198947665992014-04-09T10:26:45.311-05:002014-04-09T10:26:45.311-05:00I am so familiar with antsy! And am hoping to get ...I am so familiar with antsy! And am hoping to get better at a little bit of alone time. I usually end up incorporating the kids in alone time... isn't really the same, is it? Thanks for commenting! Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-40950786986217618262014-04-09T09:24:47.245-05:002014-04-09T09:24:47.245-05:00Agreed! I love the idea that while completely frus...Agreed! I love the idea that while completely frustrating at times we are working on patience alongside our kids. Right on! Thanks for commenting! Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759006570203905494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-42785879756999367442014-04-09T00:33:12.254-05:002014-04-09T00:33:12.254-05:00Oh how I can relate to this! For some time after h...Oh how I can relate to this! For some time after having kids I pretty much gave up on pursuing my passions because I was so tired, or I tried to stay up really late to have time to myself to do things. And I agree, that for a while our passions change when our children are young, as they should. Now that my youngest is 4 I am finding more and more time to do things that I have truly needed to do, by myself, and I my older girls are able to join me when I do them. But when I look back on the stolen moments when they were wee when I was able to pursue my projects, when I felt so frustrated because of the interruptions, and questions, and fighting and crying, I realize that I was working on patience along with my children, who were also learning by watching me. I also think it is important for,children to see us doing what we love, and it is good for my girls to amuse themselves if I want time or if they aren't interested in what I am doing.<br /><br />Great post!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829640273094556446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-89101629826949917972014-04-08T15:56:57.410-05:002014-04-08T15:56:57.410-05:00I could have written this, particularly about the ...I could have written this, particularly about the help with the pedal when I'm sewing, ha! I have so many unfinished sewing projects that are for the next birthday…no, Christmas…no, the birthday after that. Ah, well!<br /><br />This is the season of life for us, right? One day we'll be like my mom with oodles of time & the pleasure to churn out clothes for our grandkids. For now, I'll deal with the extra help and steal any moments to work toward my goals that I can.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-63911577415753526052014-04-08T13:18:24.906-05:002014-04-08T13:18:24.906-05:00Yes, when the little tykes are little, finishing p...Yes, when the little tykes are little, finishing projects is just a pipe dream. Don't worry, the projects will still be there later, whereas the kids grow so fast that your relax and enjoy attitude is just the thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008480361997201216.post-45613883104826603692014-04-08T11:08:53.384-05:002014-04-08T11:08:53.384-05:00This sounds like my house :) Honestly, I vaccillat...This sounds like my house :) Honestly, I vaccillate between extreme irritation and active pleasure in not being able to finish anything (as I think most parents do). Focusing on the present, on the kids' needs, helps me be at peace with the inability to *finish*. Then, of course, I start remembering I need me time, I need to fulfill my own passions, and I get antsy! I've been better, as a mama of 2, about asking my husband for some alone time. I've been more able to recognize the need for my own balance. But projects that don't turn out as intended, collecting smiles and giggles - those things resonate with me :)Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.com