New things on the horizon!

I am always trying to accomplish new art and artistic crafts that bring me joy and happiness.

Drawing, writing, knitting, crochet are some of my favorite past times. Having kids and trying to get these pleasurable things done are not impossible, but they don't always get done in a timely manner or sometimes exactly the way that you want them to.

But, when you go into parenting you have to expect this to a degree.

Some people are fine with giving up some things… I for one, have reluctantly giving up reading novels…at least for now. I have been reading a very short book (that I would have normally finished in 1-1 1/2 days) and I am not even half way through it. But, that's okay! I expect that!

I mean…I could stay up really late, with the hopes that I am actually retaining what I am reading, OR I can read a little (and I mean A LITTLE) at a time and catch up on some much needed sleep.

Sleep usually wins.

All my other projects bring me a lot more zen and harmony, so I usually dedicate my time to such things.

They, too, take a lot of time to accomplish, but I am a "go-getter" and try to get them done on my own time (which is usually bed-time) or when I really need a break and put a movie in for the kids.

Summer was short, as school is school round for us, but I was able to get more done than expected! YAY!

 Here is my Japanese version of my series of "Baby Carrying"(I have done an African and East Indian version as well).

 This Butterfly picture isn't quite finished yet, but I thought I'd throw it in...

And here is a cute sweater that I made for my nephew that my daughter was all too excited to model for me…So funny! Don't mind the bottom of it…it was accidentally folded under when I took the photo.

I can't wait to give it to my nephew for his birthday in September…he's a huge bear lover.

So…time is not what it used to be…but persistence seems to be a huge help in accomplishing my dreams. You see… it's not all about what I want anymore, its mostly about helping my children grow to be amazing humans;teaching them that they are unique, special and worth my time and devotion all while still per suing what I love to do.

Plus, the older they get the easier it is to integrate them into the stuff that I love too. I feel excited that both my children love reading, art, drawing and crafting. That's a huge win-win for me! :)