Aren't they irresistible? Today I cuddled my sweet, sick baby close and rocked him. I sang to him. And, as I sang to him, ours eyes locked and I began to cry. How did he get so big? I could have sworn he was three months old, but this little one is almost 2! Where did the time go? They grow too fast.
It has been a while since I have really written on my blog and I miss it! It is not because I don't have anything to say, because I ALWAYS have something to say. (Ask my husband...he'd vouch for that...) My problem is that I haven't had time. I have been keeping a sleep log for my own curiotisty and realized that I averaged 3.2 hours of sleep a night last month. Not good! I have been so busy with designs and work that I let a lot of things that really matter to me slide. And now I have guilt. (I wish women weren't naturally guilt-ridden...)
Although I love this blog and it is often my savior from stresses, being a little neglectful of it isn't what is bringing me guilt. I worry about missing out on my little people's life. I don't want to miss a moment. I want to be the nuturing mother who plays with her children. I try, I really do, but I don't think what I am doing is enough. I work from home, but I need to be more than HOME...I need to be AVAILABLE. I need to savor these fleeting moments. They are too precious.
I am no longer going to allow myself to miss out on their short time with me. I have to slow my life down.
I am not about to stop designing. It is my passion and love. However, I am going to slow down. I am taking a limited number of clients from now on. (So...if you want to get on the waiting list and have your design completed soon, make sure you fill out an order form soon! The order forms will be available again on Saturday, March 7th.)
It has been a while since I have really written on my blog and I miss it! It is not because I don't have anything to say, because I ALWAYS have something to say. (Ask my husband...he'd vouch for that...) My problem is that I haven't had time. I have been keeping a sleep log for my own curiotisty and realized that I averaged 3.2 hours of sleep a night last month. Not good! I have been so busy with designs and work that I let a lot of things that really matter to me slide. And now I have guilt. (I wish women weren't naturally guilt-ridden...)
Although I love this blog and it is often my savior from stresses, being a little neglectful of it isn't what is bringing me guilt. I worry about missing out on my little people's life. I don't want to miss a moment. I want to be the nuturing mother who plays with her children. I try, I really do, but I don't think what I am doing is enough. I work from home, but I need to be more than HOME...I need to be AVAILABLE. I need to savor these fleeting moments. They are too precious.
I am no longer going to allow myself to miss out on their short time with me. I have to slow my life down.
I am not about to stop designing. It is my passion and love. However, I am going to slow down. I am taking a limited number of clients from now on. (So...if you want to get on the waiting list and have your design completed soon, make sure you fill out an order form soon! The order forms will be available again on Saturday, March 7th.)
Yes, I agree. I don't know how working moms do it. I struggle with working full-time, spending time with my daughter, giving my husband enough attention and then having a few moments for myself. Why does it seem like some women can just do it all?
ReplyDeleteMaybe we're just not seeing their struggles openly.
I want to thank you for such an amazing job you did for my blog. You are an amazing artist and i bet an amazing mom as well. take care of your self and your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! It's always hard to cut back on things that you love to do, especially when it's helping the family financially. The pictures of the kids are adorable!
ReplyDeleteyou are welcome, aca! It was a pleasure!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to be so busy! I've always been like that too but it's just too hard to be away from the kids and your husband. Good luck with everything! Aren't you going to Hawaii soon! Take a break! You do wonderful design work though, whoever can snag you up is lucky!
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