I’ve always loved crafting. As long as it doesn’t include sewing or the need for any real talent, I’m your girl. 
Before Parker was born I was co-owner of my own home based soap making company and I’ve been a consultant for Close To My Heart.
I didn’t realize until lately how much I need a creative outlet. And how much I’ve missed it.
I’ve spent the last 2.95 years focusing on the health of a certain little guy. That along with taking care of my other kids and trying to keep my house clean has left barely enough time to brush my teeth or take the occasional shower, much less craft.
But you know that saying about cleaning your house while your kids are still growing…….is like shoveling snow while it is still snowing?
It. Is. So. True.
Before Parker was born I was able to keep my house clean and organized. It was part of my Type A Personality that I was darn proud of.
But now with the blessing of Parker comes a bit of wisdom. A girl can be a bit too Martha if you get my drift. She can be so consumed by living the letter of the law that she totally misses out on the spirit of it. And her spirit can suffer from that. As can the spirits of her kids.
So while I am still all about keeping my house, I want to focus on making it a home. And focus a little on nourishing my spirit. And the spirit of each of my kids. Even the spirits of the ones who are taller than me.
If I don’t get all the laundry done each and every day that is okay. If it is a choice between cleaning a bathroom or playing a board game with my kids, well the bathrooms will be there tomorrow. I’ve got a limited amount of todays with my kids.
Parker likes my new approach and has decided to help me out so with the work around here so I can get on to the fun stuff much quicker.
Will Work For Hugs and Kisses
Oh just look at that little doll!!!!! He is so cute, I wish I could hug and kiss him
How is he doing Tammy?? Is he feeling better?? I sure hope so! I so understand what you are saying in this post!! And you are right as far as the time with our kids. It just goes by too fast!
Tammy, I bought a small gift for Parker and would like to send it to him. Is their a way I could get you address?? Thank you
Many hugs,
Amy
I need your address too. I have a sweater to send. Can I just tell you that my kids love pics of Parker and they think he’s looking much better. They are convinced that it’s their prayers and their prayers alone that are doing the job.
Hope he’s feeling better, and I will pray that he gets through the winter with no sniffles.
So cute! What a wonderful helper!
WTG, Parky! What a big helper he is! Does this mean he is feeling better?
Oh my word, of all the adorable photos of Parker you’ve ever posted, Tammy, this one just grabbed my heart. Absolutely adorable. What an amazing little guy he is. This post made me teary eyed. He’s incredible.
I hope this means Parker is feeling WAY better! And my little one is a big helper for me, too.
Now that’s sweet.
and you have such a cute helper too you know! Hope he’s feeling better (ref the Halloween post below) those were cute pics at the pumpkin patch!
He’s such an amazing fighter – your so blessed to have each other!
I am praying, I hope he’s feeling and doing much better!
That’s the way, Tammy, get the little guy to do the dirty work. LOL. That photo is way more than cute. I’ll gladly make your payroll for you.
Love em, hug em, beat em at Scrabble, just enjoy them. Every now in then it’s even ok of everyone has to wear dirty underwear.
Hugs and prayers, always.