Progress has been made!

I went into the office/den/guest room/craft central on Saturday afternoon and spent a couple of hours sorting and filing papers so I felt like my life was in order then I got started on my crafting later (actually LATE) that night. I got some more done Sunday afternoon and last night. I am happy with my progress and did enjoy it. I think to myself that I look forward to later when my kids are more self sufficient and I might have more time to work on things, but then I look at my mom was also has a thousand projects she would like to do and still doesn't feel like she has time.
I guess no matter how many kids, how much you work, and how old or young you are, you only have what time you make for what you feel is important. Time is kind of like money in that way. My (very wise) grandfather told Rob once long ago that no matter how much money you make, your bank balance will always be the same. Over the years (with a few ups and downs along the way), we have found that to be true.
I seem to digress because this posting began with talking about my crafts, but oh well . . . I believe I did promise some pictures, so I will have to take some and get those posted. Perhaps, I should wait until after Christmas, however, so no one sees their gift here first!
Ten days till Christmas, Folks! Hope you are all happy, relaxed, and enjoy the love and miracles of the season!

Turkey Cupcakes and more

As I was posting my last blurb, I realized that I never shared the photo of the turkey cupcakes the kids made. One of our friends (the fiance of an athletic trainer) stopped by and helped coordinate the effort of the turkey making on Thanksgiving morning while I did some cleaning and organizing for our gathering later in the day. The kids had fun.

Interestingly enough, the cupcakes were the most popular dessert! I figured my kids would eat them and they would look cute. Nope! More cupcakes were eaten than pieces of pie and dessert squares combined.

I also found a picture of the set table before the crowd came over. Not very exciting, I know, but I didn't get a chance to take a shot of everyone at the table.

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The last photo is of Cole's belly after the meal. He may have won the biggest increase in waist size in a pre-meal to post-meal measurement.

Making Something

I LOVE MAKING THINGS - whether it is food in the kitchen or some kind of craft. In fact, I look forward to holidays because there often so many fun ideas of things to create. There have been previous years where I made all of our gifts for Christmas- partly for a financial reason, but an even bigger part is that I love doing it. HOWEVER, this year I have no interest in making anything! I got out some craft supplies in October for some projects that I was planning and I have done nothing with them other than move them from one spot to another when they get in my way.
I am not actually sure if no interest is my problem or that it is difficult for me to find the time and space to make any real progress without interruptions which then deters me from even getting started. I have a couple of projects that I really would like to complete that aren't difficult or too time consuming, so I am hoping to complete them this weekend. One of them is our annual teacher gift. Once completed, I will add a photo and blurb (or at least I will try to). The other thing I haven't done anything of is bake cookies or make the variety of chocolate treats that I usually do. I have all the ingredients for those things as well.
I'm sure once I get started, I will have get in the mood and enjoy myself. For any readers out there who might receive one of these gifts, please know that your gift was made in love even if you feel my reluctance to get started on it!