Sorry for the long absence. It's not that I haven't had anything to say or anything to share.I just haven't made time. I have been finding the internet a particularily draining place to be.Full of inspiration that leads me to set unrealistically high expectations of myself on so many levels.Whilst at the same time dragging me in and stealing precious hours.Hours that should be spent making good use of that inspiration.
I am a particularily sensitive creature, as friends and family will testify.It means that I can be very hard on myself and question my character and intentions. Not constructive. Seeing other people living 'perfect' lives sometimes makes me question mine and that is energy zapping.
Not to mention not very 'Christian'! The sermon at church last week was all about how we should be joyful and it confirmed some musings I had. I need to concentrate on the things that make me me happy,that make us happy.
So that's what I'm doing. Things that make me happy are spending time with my family and friends, making things for those I love, eating well, drinking well, sleeping well and snuggling babies. All of those things I've been doing lately.
So this week I'm going to go 'habit' in style. Just a photograph and a few words to let you see what I've been doing whilst I haven't been here.
There's been some good stuff going on. I'm sure you'll feel the joy.
I mean come on patchwork, red polka dots, vintage chenille and vintage hankies? How could that not be joyful eh?
This is a 'quilt' I made for Lily's birthday and has been in constant use ever since.Now that makes me happy. To see her wrapped in my love. Happy happy happy.