This week is all about new. New school year, new routines.
Yesterday was the first day of kindergarten for my youngest. *sniff* He was a little nervous but seemed to have a good day. Big brother started second grade. Wow. First time riding the bus, new school to adjust to, but happy none-the-less.
And then there’s me. I was so sad all day. I call it non-specific sadness when I can’t exactly decide why it is that I’m feeling that way. We’ve had a lot of togetherness these last few weeks of the move, a lot of change. I finally got them out of the house and time to myself to get our lives back in order. I’m alone with my thoughts. Yay, right? *sniff*
But hey, I’ll adjust, too. I’ve got a new studio and it’s a big blank slate. I’m not going to try to decorate right away, I need to settled in a little first. Let it tell me what it wants to be. Besides, I’ve got a lot on my plate. My shop keep selling out so I’ve got to get cranking before the holidays hit.
And…I’ve got a new project in works. Barely. This is my first week to really start in on it in earnest. Oooh, I can’t wait to start talking about it.
Oh! I really think I’m going to feel the same way about the first day of school too! We have so much that we’ve planned to kick into gear as soon as school starts next week, but I have a feeling I may be one of those weird moms stalking the school grounds all day, trying to make sure they’re both ok (translated to me being ok). Enjoy your new studio, its so exciting to have a new space…and new projects. xo
Hope that the desire to craft helps with the kids being off at school – can’t wait to see the new studio decorated and the new project!!
Can’t wait to see and hear about all your new projects – you really do make some inspirational items – thanks
Oh, poor you… kids grow up SO fast!! More time for your projects and “Me” time…
Betz,
Great write up in Country Living this month. Also, you are now living in Marland (as the natives say)!
Congrats and good luck with all the transitions in your life lately!
“Non-specific sadness”…I love the term!!! My daughter called me this morning with the same condition since my grandson begain school today! Glad I can tell her what it is that ails her!
Did you see the new Interweave Felt magazine? I was so bummed there wasn’t anything of yours in it…
I thought you should be in that IK felt magazine, too. I hope the first days of school go well for you all.
Kids growing up and adjusting to new life, I can imagine the ‘non-specific sadness’ of seeing them going to a new school etc…hope you settle in soon, looking forward to your new project.
i think that’s a fantastic photo!
i don’t have kids. i may never have kids ….
i live alone. i love my solitude (most times).
it’s sometimes hard for me to imagine missing those kinds of moments, such as all the family *togetherness* with summer and the move … but, then , … i have to remember that life changes, and we adapt, and when things change again, it’s different. and we can miss that. or remember it ….
my mom is raising 3 of her grandchildren. i live vicariously through her … as she does through me =)