Truthful Tuesday:: the craft room

This is where some magic happens... and many many messes! 

In order to just get that one last thing done, sometimes I resort to handing scrap fabric and scissors! But really, I tend not to craft much when the littles are awake... except during "quiet (movie) time". 

Right now, in the works are a bunch (32) bibs that are so thick and nice, some reversible pants, flag banners, (all for a craft show) and some Christmas presents. 

Whats going on in your craft space? 

The babies bouncer is usually occupied by the cat... I had to coax him off to put the sleeping baby there!

Truthful Tuesday

Here is a glimpse into our house on most days... notice all of the kids and cat on the unmade bed... this is right before naptime. The two littles nap and Colton and Ayla rot their brains with a movie.
Notice the far corner with an array of baby paraphernalia to try and get me and Soren through the night. It occasionally works :) Really pay attention to the dirty diaper under the rocking chair... yeah, that happens.
The kids are in what we call a "rat's nest"... which essentially is a bunch of blankets and pillows piled on the floor for the comfort of the user.

Just thought you guys might want to see.

Truthful Tuesday (late) and WIP

Truthful :: mess on the kitchen table. But, seriously led to a very productive day! (check out WIP next!)
WIP :: I finished SO much yesterday! A birthday crown and name banner for a bday girl in less than 2 weeks! A O + S shirt for said girl; a stack of diapers (in exchange for pictures, I love bartering!); 2 diaper wraps for Kellen; a pillow for my 17 (?) year old niece... hope I can get the matching quilt done before xmas!
Today (wednesday) I spent the day rearranging and cleaning the house... something I opted not to do yesterday!
AND... here is Kellen getting his first taste of solids! Sweet Potatoes (same as Ayla)So cute!

Truthful Tuesday

Truthfully, I often wonder if I am a good mother. Sure, I make my kids things... but do I play with them enough? Read to them enough? Or give them the nuturing they need on a daily basis? Am I making the right decisions for them?
I realize that most mothers probably think the same things... so I am not alone. I guess we will see when the kids have grown and how much therapy they need, right? :)( Mom, I don't need therapy)

My childhood was great. I remember having loving parents who cared about us (brothers & sisters) all very much. My best memory of my mom is probably her cooking and crafts; specifically how she included us in both of them. She is both an excellent cook, and a fantastic artist. My dad, he coached me in basketball for many years. I LOVED having him as a coach, and I always knew he was proud to be my dad. And even though he is always trying to get me and my sister to sing "Goodbye Earl" at kareoke, and we tell him no, I know it's because he is proud of us! I guess my kids will probably appreciate me down the road.

Honestly, I don't dwell on this often. Just something that popped into my head. I love my kiddoes and can't imagine my life without them!

Truthful Tuesday

Back to truthful Tuesday! I took some pictures of our house this last weekend... laundry piles left over from camping....yeah, too much clothing in this house! But most of the dirty stuff is now clean stuff folded on the couch :)

Here is Ayla's busted lip from our last camping trip. It is now pretty much recovered, but her tooth is still a bit loose. (speaking of teeth, Colton goes in for cavities tomorrow!) Tough little booger!This is Sofa, our cat. He is quite the character!... and finally, a picture of a pile of fabric. Hopefully I will have some of it in finished product for tomorrow... but maybe not!

Truthful Tuesday

This is our garage. We emptied our storage unit because we felt we were paying for storage for no reason really. Plus our house is not really having a lot of interest in it right now. But it has also made us go through our belongings and decide what we really need... that pile of stuff is for our upcoming garage sale!

This is what the organized part looks like! Tyler is awesome at organizing!

Truthful Tuesday

This is my creative space/closet/Kellen's closet/changing table. It is a wonder that I get anything done. And I have to say that Tyler often asks me why I have SO many projects going on at one time.... well, just take a look. Clearly reflective of my chaotic sewing area!
However, I do accomplish things here and there and look forward to sharing more!

Truthful Tuesday

I can honestly say I am a terrible housekeeper! I find that cleaning messes with my creative time (or naptime!)
Tyler however is a clean freak. So he does his best. But this is what it looks like here while he is away at work. Plus, we have water under the house so that is being pumped out at the moment; adding to the mess.
Maybe I will try harder. Maybe not.
Happy Tuesday.

Next Tuesday I will bring you a picture of the messiest spot in our house.