Fabulous Quilting

I used to think quilting was like knitting- not for the under 50’s, oh how I was wrong!  I am hooked!  After being introduced to quilting by my sister in law I soon came to realise just how addictive and FUN it was.  With two small children I decided to embark on the challenge of creating a quilt for them each to keep and pass on to their children.  This is my attempt to bring back some traditions to this face-paced world.  Mind you I may be using my first quilt as a park blanket if it all turns pear shaped! 

Then I set out on the mission to find some fabric for the quilts.  Now in my head all I could see were the delightful browns, reds and patchwork patterns you see in the country style quilting magazines, not that I have anything against the country its just not my style!  Well again how I was wrong!  I discovered the fabrics were just as hip as quilting was turning out to be.  This is where I stumbled across my first problem- I'm sure there will be plenty more when I actually start sewing!  What material to buy???  It was gorgeous and I was slightly overwhelmed.  But I managed to purchase the fabric I needed for just the two quilts, which my husband was pleases about as I think I could have definitely spent a fortune in there!

So my quilting adventure has begun, material has been purchased and cut and all set for me to begin sewing.  I apologise to all the die hard quilters out there for having such a narrow mind about it I wish I had discovered it long ago.  Now to find the time between housework, kids, husband and sleep- oh the sleep part doesn’t happen but the rest does need time allowed!  Until next time- get quilting!

That guilty feeling

I take my role as mum very seriously, I think sometimes too seriously! I had to wait in a mobile phone shop today for 4 hours, yep, 4 hours with a 2.5 year old and 3 month old! Luckily my wonderful mum rescued my poor toddler who didn't wish to spend her day in a boring phone shop (she was so well behaved though) and my wonderful little man who just slept and sat in my arms the whole time- my back now paying for it! I felt so horrible that my day was wasted standing in this shop talking to useless people on the phone when it could have been spent doing things with my two beautiful children! I cried the whole way home along with my 3 month who was obviously over it all too! My point is I felt so terrible and so guilty all afternoon because I spent so long in that damn shop! I know my kids won't remember or care as I'll make it up to them but my heart hurts because I love them dearly and love every moment together so to waste 4 hours of that time is just heart breaking!

Mummy World

Motherhood can be a daunting task it is the most challenging yet most rewarding job you will find on this planet! I am very blessed to spend everyday at home with my 2 beautiful children, I get to witness every milestone, every mistake and every moment of their precious lives. Don't get me wrong- there's days I'm pulling my hair out because my 2 year olds ears just don't seem to be working! But at night when I'm laying next to her in bed and she says "mummy you happy?" and I reply "yes dear" she says "that's good I love you the whole wide world". That's the reward I'm talking about, they may seem like just words but those words are so much more to me, they really mean something to me. I realise I am this precious little human beings security, I am their safety net and I am so proud to be that.

Some days I get so frustrated but it's remembering this moment and hearing those words I tell myself- she's so little & depends on me to make her feel safe, therefore being frustrated will not help her feel this. Again dont get me wrong- in these times I still get frustrated but instead of showing it through yelling or stomping around I remove myself and breathe then I'm ok to return unbeknown to my little one who is looking at me as if to say- where'd you go?

Children make our world a better place and they definately make us better people! Becoming a mum is the best thing I've experienced and motherhood is my dream job and I've landed it!