Last night, I talked to my stepson and grandkids. They are in the process of selling a home and moving and working two and a half jobs. My husband and I can help so we are going down on September 9th. Then we will come home and go back a couple of weeks later to help with the move. I hung up and prepared to feel overwhelmed. It’s a lot of travel and I need to be working on my blog and doing some sewing. But it didn’t happen. Just a happy smile.
I have planned on exactly this happening. The grandkids have parents who work from home so needing to stop and do a blog post will not be an adjustment for them. For my classes? If we have kids overnight, I have head phones for that if we need quiet. I do need to watch my goals and keep on track but I’d like to think this can be a teaching moment about problem solving, coping and working toward to success.
As for sewing? I already put project packages together. Taking the sewing machine and what I need can fit in a rolling case. I’ve already found one and already know what I am taking. There can be play time as I sew. Before the depression was under control, I had to finish a seam when I had started it. I had to have things in perfect order to sew (never did and it was a great reason to blame failure on it). Half a stocking and you are hungry? Hold on, I’ll help. Want me to play with blocks? Hold on, I need to move to the floor with you. Grandma, let’s do a video game! Okay I have no experience but can learn and would love to!
I am excited. As I said, this is what I had planned. I need to bring in money and I can do that and still balance everything else. It is such a feeling of freedom!!
Joyful Healing, Dogs and Quilts 