...I was feeling a little uninspired. The sky was blue and I should have gone for a walk, but T and I have been a bit under the weather and I'm desperate for our voices to be back and the hacking to stop! It kindof makes me laugh when T starts to get really emotional and scream, no sound comes out...poor guy, but yea for my ears! I don't feel worried about him(should I be?), because he's handling it so well. He's pretty happy during the day and he sleeps through the night, even though he has many coughing attacks. Anyway, I think the fresh air might have done us some good...oh well!
My herbs aren't growing and all the basil has died! I've put more than I can afford into this show(which isn't much) and if my contribution doesn't turn out I might have to pick up another hobby, which actually would be a good thing. Ash and I were talking about how great it would be to have the ability to look around the house and create something great. But when all you've got around the house is outdated scrapbook paper and a box of nails, it gets a little tricky.
A friend came over today and brought her happy attitude, which left me uplifted. I don't know how some people fill there day so effectively. She's always so happy and always busy. Somedays I just feel so darn lazy and wonder what I should do. I love being a mom at home but need to have some type of outlet. I need some inspiration people...what do you do with your days?
I think I'll go clean the dishes and scrub the bathroom. Maybe some cleanliness will open my mind!!
6 comments:
i am sorry about your herbs, that's a total bummer. your header looks really good. i love that picture against the blue. loverly. maybe you could glue your scrapbook paper to the nail head and make pretty nails...okay that's a stretch. come to my house this week, we will play.
I get together with some girls and their babies pretty regularly during the day. You should come sometime! It fun to visit with other Mom's and let the kids play together. I'll send you an email invite next time!
boo on the basil. but even if the herbs don't get any bigger, they look so good. just pluck that dead basil right out.
if you like lists :) and calendars :) this is what i used to do to fill my days before they were filled on their own with craziness (mostly i made the lists and admired them):
monday-laundry
tuesday-organizing (closets, rooms, etc)
wednesday-errands
thursday-projects (scrapbooks, home projects)
friday-cleaning
or something like that. it gave my days purpose. i also went to moms once a week and visited grandma and grandpa once a week. and tried to get out of the house everyday, just to window shop, go to the library, or go for a long walk. also getting together with a mom's group like michelle said is so good--it's fun to get together with girls in the same stage of life as you are in. it's just uninspiring to feel sick. i hope you feel better soon & ty too.
I think you are such an inspiring person Lace - and I've noticed that you are a happy and grateful person. You know, I understand how you feel about wanting some more enriching activities during your days, I remember feeling that way. Isn't it funny though how we go through different phases in our life and our feelings change - I love my life right now, busy and chaotic as it might be - but I've been thinking lately that I wouldn't mind a day here and there, where there wasn't so much to do! I'm sure that when I am old and grey, I'll be wishing for the craziness again! Hope you are feeling better by now, I hate being sick. Love you!
I've thought about this post for awhile. I sometimes feel down too. I really try to get out everyday even if that means going on a walk to the park. We also go to the library every other week. I love getting new books to read for my kids...and myself.
I also try to meet with a friend/friends once a week (at least) or else I feel like I'm just a mom and I'm losing my identity. I hope that helps a little. I love being a mother but you also have to do little things you enjoy to keep sane and happy.
I have NO idea how I ran across your blog, but I'm friends with Ximen, so that is how I have heard of your fam. But I do have to tell you I completely am feeling you about being a mom, you love it but at the same time it can drive you INSANE! At least I know I'm the only one! By the way your babe is ADORABLE!
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