Outlet

As an outlet for work, some people run. Others cook or eat. I have a friend who reads and takes long baths, usually together. I used to play sports, but now, I'm a bit older and my body doesn't take the beating as readily as it used to. Plus, I'm lazy. So that led to finding new ways to remember that I'm more than just the spit-up on Mommy.

A few months ago, I borrowed a sewing machine from another missionary friend. I wanted to make a crib bumper... correction, I WANTED a crib bumper and HAD to make it because I couldn't find what I wanted. Guess that's what I get for being picky. Anyways, I found I really enjoyed the activity. For Christmas, I was given a new machine, all of my very own. I wish I had the time to sew more, but let's face it, most days, by the time I get to a "me" activity, the choices are either sleep or something else (like read a book, take a shower, etc.) and sleep wins 99.4% of the time (sometimes, I sneak some baking in there, hence the non-100%, but it's usually fueled more by a desire to EAT than bake). Well, I found a few websites that I really enjoy which give inspiration for easy projects. One had a "how to" on reusing old t-shirts and such. Unfortunately, we got rid of all old, tattered things before we moved (who wants to bring t-shirts from your husband's junior high to Africa?). That translated to being a bit more... creative.

I was hunting through the sale racks at the local version of Old Navy when I realized that a bunch of shirts were on sale for just over $1. ONE DOLLAR PEOPLE! I grabbed two in two different colors, determined to get some sanity, at some point out of them. Em needs longer sleeved shirts for winter, which is coming up, and I like to sew. Put the two together, mixed with my adorable little toddler and... abracadabra, presto-change-o! A bit of my sanity back and Em has two new shirts, complete with girly ruffles.

This is my serious, pouty face... how's it work for me?
Seriously guys, whatever it is, it was NOT me!