something old, something new

ok, ok. i know, i've been neglecting this thing! i'm not making excuses, but family reunions, camping and fun summer activities take up a lot of free time. the kids are settled back into the old routine of school now and i can breathe. and spend time perfecting my new hobby i started early last spring. quilting. it's fun. it's creative. it's me! i have dived in and since last january, i have one completely finished, 3 in progress and i just bought 2 more kits from a store in canmore. i can see how this could be addicting. but for now, i just do it in my spare time, which is rare. what else is new, well, i was released from enrichment leader and i am now the cub akela...again! i have 12 boys and 1 great assistant, which also happens to be one of my best friends in my ward. i have also learned that being casual at my job is awesome! i work when i want to work, not when they want me to work. i plan work around life and not life around work! first of all, i am pround of myself for going out to obtain a job, something that was nerveracking for the past few years (really, you have no idea how intimidated i was, there's something to be said about facing fears), but also happy that i know in my heart my only REAL job is being a mom. i LOVE being a mom, frustrating as it seems most days, it's the best job of all!