RECENTLYIt is sometimes hard to believe, but one day, young mothers, you will have some time for other things. None of the "other things" is as important or precious at raising your family, but these times can still be very sweet!
I have taken an interest in growing herbs. I've dabbled in it before, but didn't have time to tend to my fledgling plants. Now, the time has come! I am slowly adding to my "gardening" by the pot on my enclosed porch. I love growing things! You can take the girl out of Iowa, but you can't take the Iowa out of the girl!
Years ago, my mom gave me several embroidery squares that she had carefully stitched. Each square contains a different American wildflower. I put them in a container & stowed them away in my closet & thought, "someday, I'll do something with those." I was reading my Martha Stewart magazine & there was an article on embroidery or "crewelwork." I'm afraid it has becoming a lost art, along with so many other wonderful skills. I remembered the squares my mom had made & took them out. What a treasure they are! My mom is 85 now & I told her that I am finally doing something with those squares. I purchased some frames & will frame a few. The others will become pillows. I wanted her to know I was doing something with them. I have several more & I plan to give them to my daughter & my two nieces. We are a family of boys, but the three girls in the family will cherish them, I'm sure.
I never would've imagined that with just one child left at home who is almost thirteen, that I would run out of time each day. I do! I love it. I'm busy with all those things that I stowed away in the closet of my mind. One activity that is giving me much pleasure these days is preparing for my first grandchild, a little boy, who is due to arrive in January. I love buying him things & boxing them up in care packages & mailing them. The man at the post office laughs because each package gets heavier. Last week's package weighed ELEVEN pounds!
My husband, son & I went to a university football game last night. I now love football. Thankfully, from my cheerleading days, I know at least something about football! On Tuesday, we're driving up to our older son's college. It is his 20th birthday. I'm just not ready to not see him on his birthday. I've gotten to be with him for 19 birthdays &I'm just not ready to give that up yet :) We're taking him to dinner & he is excited about that after many frozen pizzas in his apartment!
I am very glad that I still have one to homeschool. I still love it. I am also happy to be doing some other things. I feel younger now than I did ten years ago. I enjoy walks with my husband and leisurely meals. There's so much in life to enjoy! Savor the moments!
Blessings,
Ginny
Have fun buying new stuff for your blessed first grandchild; and have a fun and safe trip to see your son.
Blessings, Melissa
Mish
Melanie