Ah, the mighty blog. I'm only... what... 10 years behind? I don't know, that sounds about right.
It's been a while since I've really written anything (a paper, a letter, a post-it note) but I feel like I need it in my life now. I left the "working world" over a year ago and became a stay-at-home mommy. And yes, "working world" is in quotes. As anyone who has spent an ample amount of time with a child knows, it's a lot of work to keep that kid happy (and alive, too!)
Anyway, I've found that as a SAHM, I need more to my identity than just Mom. Yes, that's a big part of my life now, but I need outlets that will allow me to be me. I picked up a job as a technical writer where I'm able to work from home during nap time or after bed time. It's really quite nice! But my life also shouldn't just be about work (as in taking care of a toddler) and work (as in technical writing). I need other things too.
I'm a crafter. I have always been a crafter, and I will probably always be a crafter. A few years ago, I created an esty account and sold crochet projects online and at craft shows. I really enjoyed it! But let's face it: the world is not dying for more yarn stuffed animals, and even if it was, there's no way I could do that anymore. It's way too time consuming!
For the first year of my sweet girl's life, I dropped crafting all together. I didn't feel like I had the time to do anything recreational. (And really, I didn't). But now that she's a little older, I'm able balance my time a little more as she learns how to create her own schedules. I've been looking at other moms' blogs and at friends' play spaces, and I am in awe at what they can create. I'm also pretty green with envy that they're able to be super mom and totally seem like they've got it together. I would love to be able to fill my daughter's room of handmade toys she can use to expand her imagination and learn with. I want her to experience making things with her mommy. I want her to grow up having her favorite toys not as something that lights up and requires us to go bankrupt on buying batteries every 2 weeks, but as something mommy made. I want her to grow up having an appreciation of art and whimsy. I want her to be able to explore her own creativity. I want all of that!
So this is my journey on being creative with my daughter.
I'd like to share things that I'm making for and with my daughter with other moms, or dads, or anyone else who might be in the same boat.
