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While Mommy is Sewing.....



One of my passions is sewing. I simply love to create something gorgeous with my hands. Lately, with my two little ones filling up my world with joys, giggles and tears, there really hasn't been much sewing happening! Or blogging, for that matter. :-)

But hey, seasons come and seasons go....I'm realizing that more and more with my mothering. One day can be absolutely calm and enjoyable, while the following two days can be totally crazy and worth crying over. And it can change month to month, too. Right when I start to think I have something down......or, that it just can't get any worse.....it changes. It's awesome and frustrating! :-)






But yes--I've been finding a little time here and there to sew these days, and it's been such a joy and very refreshing. On good days, Elizabeth will play around me, spreading fabric alllllll over the room, or scattering George's toys from one corner to the next. I'm thrilled 'cause it can always be cleaned up without too much fuss. But on bad days, well.....the little one doesn't want his toys and chooses to fuss, and the slightly larger one has no interest in mommy's fabric, but would rather cling to mommy's legs and reach little fingers up to punch the buttons on mommy's very, very special sewing machine. Oh, boy.....needless to say, sewing time is cut quite short on those days. ;-)



I've been really enjoying making things lately the correlate with where I'm at in life, and right now, it's lots of baby and toddlerness (yes, I like making up my own words sometimes!), which involves swaddling blankets, bibs, and even bigger bibs, and hand-stitched wool dolls....and an Easter dress for my girl.
Okay, my littlest one is calling my name--must go. There's so much I think of sharing, but since it's taken me about 3 weeks to simply get this post together, I'd better just post it! Or it will never be seen. :-) Lots of love and hugs and laughs from the Park house!









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  1. The Gomez FamilyMarch 31, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Super cute bibs! I am impressed with how much you can blog and sew ... I am shameful with both of those things! Keep it up!!

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    1. MelissaApril 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

      Hey there, Kim! Thanks so much! Yes, the time factor....sigh, it certainly is a challenge. But I'm always glad when I spare those few minutes for such things. Very worthwhile. :-) See you soon!!

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  2. SarahApril 27, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Melissa! I love your blog! :-) Your sewing projects are adorable. And your little ones even more so!!!

    I'm blogging over at wakingtothesunlight.blogspot.com. Feel free to keep tabs on us over there, if you wish! :-)

    Sarah

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  3. MelissaApril 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Oh, thank you!! :-) And I've just visited your blog--how very fun! Thanks for sharing it with me. It'll be fun to keep up with your happenings! :-) Lots of love your way!

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