CRAFTING

 Ok. So I really enjoy making things. I really do. And I love to encourage my kids to be creative as well. Many have said, "how do you have the time?" Or "My kids would never do that.". And this is the same for us at times as well. The truth is I don't really have the time and they don't ALWAYS want to join me. But I make the time when I can (we definitely have weeks that we don't and if it goes too long I begin to feel the itch), only because it's important to me. Whether I'm making something for myself, for my kids, or just doing something with them...it makes me feel good inside. It fills that part inside of me that loves to create. And sometimes the things I choose to do, the girls loose interest in fairly quickly depending on what it is. It's just that way sometimes. I've noticed the quicker the better for them. They like to make something and see the end result within the hour (which is totally normal), but I decided to try something a little more stretching for them.

So, I introduced them to some weaving. I had seen a few (here's a good one) stick weaving projects, so we took a stab at it. They both think they are neat, but it's testing their patience. I have a few other weaving projects to work with them on and I think they may be a bit easier. These looked quite simple but for the beginner it takes a bit more time....unless you use bigger sticks and made a wider loom. All in all, it's good practice, and it's never too early to teach patience. I'm hoping when they are finished they will enjoy the feeling of completing it!

No matter what it is, I think it's important to do things we enjoy. Even if it's just finding the time in the day to get dressed and wear something we like or that makes us feel good. I'm not always the best at this daily, but it's something I strive towards. In many ways, this blog helps hold me accountable to remind myself of what I want to do and who I want to be. I would much rather a life spent enjoying even the littlest things, than a life wasted away on the thoughts of things I don't enjoy or didn't do.