Most of the time it is quite fun to juggle house, family and work. I really enjoy taking a break from sewing and getting into the shed and helping make the frames for my dress screens.
But then days like today come. When the house is a total mess. Peter is sick. Work is piling up and I sleep in really really late. Every room of the house looks like the morning after a huge party. Screens need sanding and varnishing. Quilts need sewing. And where is my fabric from USA? OMG please let that at least show up today. It is needed for a birthday party in 10 days.
Once upon a time a day like today would send me to tears but not anymore. First of all I make a coffee and have a long hot shower. My rule number one these days is look after me first. Not to be selfish but once the ball starts rolling I may never see the inside of a shower!!!! and the pressures are much easier to cope with and keep in perspective if your hair is clean and you smell nice. The coffee part is selfish I guess.
And now Ive been taken care of I will just go through the list of jobs from top to bottom. It really doesnt matter what gets done first. I will stop to sew for 3 hours during the day. This quilt just has to go off to its owner. Apart from being pulled in too many directions, a common problem for all of us... Ive nothing to complain about. It's gonna be a great day after all!!!!!
But then days like today come. When the house is a total mess. Peter is sick. Work is piling up and I sleep in really really late. Every room of the house looks like the morning after a huge party. Screens need sanding and varnishing. Quilts need sewing. And where is my fabric from USA? OMG please let that at least show up today. It is needed for a birthday party in 10 days.
Once upon a time a day like today would send me to tears but not anymore. First of all I make a coffee and have a long hot shower. My rule number one these days is look after me first. Not to be selfish but once the ball starts rolling I may never see the inside of a shower!!!! and the pressures are much easier to cope with and keep in perspective if your hair is clean and you smell nice. The coffee part is selfish I guess.
And now Ive been taken care of I will just go through the list of jobs from top to bottom. It really doesnt matter what gets done first. I will stop to sew for 3 hours during the day. This quilt just has to go off to its owner. Apart from being pulled in too many directions, a common problem for all of us... Ive nothing to complain about. It's gonna be a great day after all!!!!!
