Organization, little bug, and business

Oh, my life all rolled into one ball. That ball, my brain. I seem to get great ideas for multiple things all at once. Therefore, it tends to feel like my brain is rolling in a dozen directions. So sometimes I just have to put it on hold. And sometimes, life just puts it on hold for me.

My sweet pea was ill this week. Oh, it was not fun! I can handle spit up. I can handle poop. I can even handle messy, wet cookies and bread at dinner time...but vomit and diarrea-I almost couldn't do it...until I looked at my little girl and she just gave me those eyes, of "help me mommy". And I just sucked it up and made it all better. I know that this is probably 'tmi' for most people without kids, but those of you who have kids, read on. Those who don't read on anyway....it'll open your eyes to what having kids really means....kindof like getting married, good times and the bad.

So, this morning, after 2 nights of no sleep for me and Anna, I had finally had only 2 interruptions. Anna's fever had broke around 9:30pm the night before, so things were looking better. I heard her peep this morning at 7:34am...I waited to see if she was really up. She started moaning. I jumped up out of bed and ran to see what had made her upset, as she generally is quite the excited little girl at the rising of the sun.

And ohhhh was there something bothering her. Her torso was covered in poop....there was poop down the front of her pants and of course all over her sheets and blankies. And I'd just woke up! But there was no doubt that it was poop. I, of course got right to work cleaning it up, like any of us mommies would do. She laid on the change table whimpering, then in 2 inches of warm water in the tub crying. But once she was clean and wrapped in a towel, she laid on my bed as I dressed her and sucked her thumb. All happy or at least content. It was quite the clean up, some of which I left in the laundry basket at the top of the stairs to let Daddy get a bit of the real effect when I told the story later on.

See it wasn't so bad to read....I left out more of the details for you non-kid readers. Seriously though, as I sat there and feed her after the morning ordeal, I realized that I'd do anything for this little ball of fire, even though her flame has been a little dim these last few days.

My wonderful mother in law came over this afternoon and helped me get my house back in order...she insisted. So I let her. Oh and dinner was good. And I actually got to sit down and rest a bit.

So that takes care of the little bug part. And the others...organization and business...well I guess all you get to know is it's in the ball in my head, and that eventually you'll hear all about it...once I sort it all out! Ahhh!

To love, laughter and all that life throws...good night!

And here's my first photo

I took this while taking photos for my etsy site. I thought it was great...but not great enough to show detail to a buyer, so here it is for your enjoyment!

...Oops...there were two....and probably more:)

Sewing, photography, writing, cooking, baking....

Ok, so my hobby list is getting a little long. What to pick next!? I think I've nailed it down-I like to be creative. Add to that list decorating and scrapbooking...oh and folding laundry. Yes, I actually like to do that. I have no idea why. I think it is because I am creating organization from a chaotic pile.

I've been reading through various blogs from different fabric & pattern designers. It's a pretty neat world. I flipped through a magazine I got from the library today and it had the best craft room, or should I say most functional. You know when you look through magazines, say Martha Stewart, and there on a 4 page spread is her absolutely amazing craft LOFT, yes, I said LOFT! Well, that just isn't practical for those of us who have more than 1 child, or for those of us who are learning to part with their toys from 1989...or who are teachers. So...needless to say, I am now mulling around what area of my house I can transform into "MY" space, without disturbing "OUR" space.....

The thinking continues.....

Up and running...sort of

Hey all!

So I just set up my etsy.com site. Here's the link: www.daisyscanada.etsy.com

This isn't permanent, but it is what it is for now. And yes, there is one item online. It took me wayyy too long to put it up there. It must be because it's late, and my body is shutting down. Although, part of me is a tad bit excited, I mean, I just jumped...ok...so you might not agree, but I think I just jumped. I jumped into the mommy work at home world. A whole new world....lalala...can you hear me singing that song?

So, here's where I'm at....the book....2 chapters left...then I started editing. I started another project, a storybook about Miss Daisy and her little friends...but it isn't quite on paper yet. I sit, playing with Anna and tell her the story as it's formulating in my head. I haven't slept before 12:30am each night and I think it's because I keep thinking about this little story. And all the other little projects I have on the go. Oh, the places I will go! (Again another hint at my past career...I love kids books!)

Which brings me to a personal note. My husband and I are finally tackling the basement project. The project only includes building at this point, not organizing or purging. But as I moved yet another box up the stairs to the garage, I realized, "I have a lot of stuff"...a whole rubbermaid-large size-of "Krystle's Journals"...oh don't some of you want to get your hands on those:) Well, the garage is locked:) hehe!

So, for now, my sewing materials are in the spare room upstairs, behind the big screen tv. So until the basement is done, I am concentrating on my writing.

I have no idea why my create juices start flowing this late at night, but they just do. I've heard many authors have this difficulty. Hopefully it will land me on the New York Bestseller's list...maybe someday...

Good Night!

K