Knitting & Quilting keeping me sane

As the mom of two little boys, and the wife of a husband that seems to work around the clock lately while in command of 110+ soldiers, I feel like my time for knitting and quilting is constantly being juggled with poopy diapers, sippy cup refills, doctor appointments, macaroni and cheese, crying, temper tantrums and play time.  While I love the chaos a house of boys and toys creates, it can be easy to get sucked into the feeling that the whole point of your life is switching the laundry and planning a grocery list.  

Every day I make it a point to fit in at least two hours of knitting and quilting- because I have to.  I have to have that new project to look forward to, with all the skeins of yarn looking so delicious and inviting, and that freshly ironed fabric ready to cut into a beautiful quilt.  Why?  Because it is my release.  It truly makes me feel and remember that life is also about taking time for yourself to enjoy hobbies that make you happy.  Knitting is cathartic and relaxing for me.  I feel like I am a better mom and wife by forcing myself to take time for my creative outlets.  Hobbies give me new energy and make me excited to face the day's tasks.  There is something soothing and gratifying in creating something beautiful for the family or home, be it a new knitted blanket, pieced quilt or paper wreath. 

a new quilt

a new wreath for the home