I wish I could always get everything I wanted to get on the blog...on the blog. I want to expand it a little more than updates on the kiddos. I don't know why it's been this week particularly but I've been feeling a little stressed or maybe just like I'm losing myself a little bit...and overwhelemed by the daily upkeep of the house. (sidenote: probably because we haven't had a dryer for almost a week now, the massive piles of clothes are fun, really.) I've had some Chrismas money burning a whole in my pocket so I went shopping on my lunch hour Monday. I bought a bird. A random little bird, from a store called Dwelling Spaces in downtown Tulsa. A very fun store that has a lot of unique furniture, gifts, and accessories. They also have a lot of items from local artists. Has anyone seen the "I heart Tulsa" shirts, or the "Don't hate the 918", or "I''m down with T-Town" t-shirts? Well they're sold there. Anyway, I went there wanting to buy something unique, a piece of jewelry or a tshirt or something. I ended up buying a handsewn wallet/pouch for my bag and this handmade bird. I had to buy it for Gwynny. All this to say it was refreshing to see so much creativity and made me long to be more creative or at least enjoy more art in my daily life. So I spent too much money on these two little items but they will serve as reminders to like I just read on my cousin's blog "stop and smell the roses" and do something fun. Plus I supported two artists and have one-of-a kind items! Something I want to do this year - LEARN TO USE MY SEWING MACHINE that is currently sitting at my mom's house. Could someone hold me accountable? There is so much I could do if I could use it and wasn't afraid of it.
New topic: My friend Saundra had her baby recently. Truly a miracle baby and birth. If anyone is curious and wants to read her birth story and the amazing way God was with her in all the details the link is: http://www.waltandsaundra.blogspot.com
As a way to write more I am going to start an ongoing-in no particular order- list of "my favorite things" and expand on them from time to time. I think this will be fun and help me to get more on the blog. With that said number one would have to be the internet. I don't have an ipod, I'm not interested in playing the Wii (althought watching Blake and my sister-in-law box at Christmas was hilarious), don't use half of my cell phone's features, but I do appreciate the internet and it's FREE ability to connect me with the outside world and stay in touch with people....isn't it satisfying to know and be known.
#2. (to be expanded upon). Bernice and Ila.
Ok, I'm cutting this short for now I've got to spend some time with my sweet hubby before I go to bed!
6 comments:
I want to learn how to use a sewing machine too! I have been wanting to for years, but am somewhat intimidated by it!
I got a new sewing machine for Christmas. I can sew some, but not very well. I haven't tried on my new one yet. We all need to take a class together.
Thank you Shelly!! You are so sweet. I can't wait to talk and catch up...I have no idea how you do it with two!
And I love the bird...it looks like you, and I thought you'd made it for sure. Once you master the sewing machine, you'll be doing much cooler artsy items than this!
I used to sew alot. Made both my babies their "coming home from the hospital" gowns, which have somehow been thrown or given away (what was I thinking?). Made a few of the purses that everyone else was making. Now I'm so lazy I give my pants to Darla Fleming to hem! Take a class--have fun.
I have always wanted to sew but with Great-ma Almy and Grandma Ila I felt intimidated. (of course time had something to do with it, too!) Anyway...now I am looking forward to retirement and then I can learn to sew, knit, quilt, etc. I've always loved being a homemaker and staying home. There's always something to do.
Aunt Janet
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