I am never bored. Tired? Yes. Uninspired? Sometimes. Having a tendency to procrastinate? Ohhhh, yes! (In fact, there is a stack of ironing waiting for me downstairs as I type...) But I am never bored! I just finished my denim/scrap quilt and am quite proud of it. We will be using it for picnics this summer!
It's not perfect - I'm an amateur seamstress at best! And I'm not proud of the puckering, but on the whole I like the color scheme and the weight of it. It will be fun to take on picnics!
Also on the docket:
*Organizing our business files (ugh!)
*Creating a Montessori activity notebook for my toddler (in process!)
*Sewing felt beanbags for my daughter (need to buy the beans...)
*More filing - personal bills (sigh)
*Planning for a birthday dinner and baby shower next week
*Preparing to teach a workshop on Sightreading Basics for Church Musicians - This is the one I am most interested in working on at the moment. There is a need in our choir and among praise team members at my church for some sightreading training. I am currently writing a curriculum for a 6-8 week workshop that incorporates excerpts from hymns, worship songs, classical oratorios, and ballads (Since gospel music is mostly taught and learned by ear, it is not included here). Since we sing such a variety of music, I believe we need to be purposeful in training up our singers to more adequately prepare for leading worship.
And to add another level of challenge, the above things need to be accomplished during my daughter's two naptimes (quickly fading to one!) and after her bedtime - when I am not doing household tasks and spending time with my husband! It is a juggling act, but I enjoy having such a full life! :)
And, since my daughter has inherited some of my busy genes, we keep busy during her awake times opening and closing doors, drawers, and cabinets. She helps load the laundry into the washer and dryer, "cleans" my windows with baby wipes, and eats the crumbs off our floors (what a little helper!). We are also spending most sunny days at the park swinging, people watching, playing in the sandbox, and feeding the ducks. I think if we lived at the park, she would be most happy! We also try to get to the library once a week to play in the children's area and check out new books. And we've had lots of family time with Daddy lately - going to the Children's Museum, playing on the waterfront, and of course, visiting the park. What fun!
It's not perfect - I'm an amateur seamstress at best! And I'm not proud of the puckering, but on the whole I like the color scheme and the weight of it. It will be fun to take on picnics!
Also on the docket:
*Organizing our business files (ugh!)
*Creating a Montessori activity notebook for my toddler (in process!)
*Sewing felt beanbags for my daughter (need to buy the beans...)
*More filing - personal bills (sigh)
*Planning for a birthday dinner and baby shower next week
*Preparing to teach a workshop on Sightreading Basics for Church Musicians - This is the one I am most interested in working on at the moment. There is a need in our choir and among praise team members at my church for some sightreading training. I am currently writing a curriculum for a 6-8 week workshop that incorporates excerpts from hymns, worship songs, classical oratorios, and ballads (Since gospel music is mostly taught and learned by ear, it is not included here). Since we sing such a variety of music, I believe we need to be purposeful in training up our singers to more adequately prepare for leading worship.
And to add another level of challenge, the above things need to be accomplished during my daughter's two naptimes (quickly fading to one!) and after her bedtime - when I am not doing household tasks and spending time with my husband! It is a juggling act, but I enjoy having such a full life! :)
And, since my daughter has inherited some of my busy genes, we keep busy during her awake times opening and closing doors, drawers, and cabinets. She helps load the laundry into the washer and dryer, "cleans" my windows with baby wipes, and eats the crumbs off our floors (what a little helper!). We are also spending most sunny days at the park swinging, people watching, playing in the sandbox, and feeding the ducks. I think if we lived at the park, she would be most happy! We also try to get to the library once a week to play in the children's area and check out new books. And we've had lots of family time with Daddy lately - going to the Children's Museum, playing on the waterfront, and of course, visiting the park. What fun!