I got the bug...

I have not felt like creating anything in a long time. At the resolution of my 8th pregnancy and birth of my 6th child, I was in need of a break. I became so busy in the life of a parent to a special needs child that I neglected my crafty side, and it began to wither. After a year of non-crafting, I even debated about tossing out all my yarn, fabric and accoutrements. Fortunately, I did not and so I was able to pick things back up during the Christmas break from school. I began to work on making things again and although I still do not have a lot of time to just craft, I am making progress. I even set up a sewing table in my room today! I have not had a dedicated sewing area since we first moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 2008! That is a long time! Now that I have that set up, I am definitely anxious to get crafting even more! I have a bunch of things picked out to make, including finishing a test-knit project for a designer on Ravelry. I would also like to re-vamp my website and perhaps begin building my business again in hopes that one day, I might be able to make a bit of money each month by myself. I do not have delusions of grandeur or of making loads of money. I am fine simply making at least 1 sale per month! I sold 2 hats last month, so I am on my way again so to speak.

On a separate note, we have decided for me to withdraw from school while we deal with our little Ben's health issues. Of course, there are other reasons but we feel very strongly that this is the best course for our family at this time. It is not an easy decision, as I was anxious to get my degree. It is hard to focus on that and getting school work done when precious moments with family are slipping away and time is of the essence. I simply could not afford to forfeit those moments. No one knows how many moments a parent gets with their child, especially one with special needs, and so I will cherish each one.