A little housekeeping & a lot of sewing

It is the end of a long, productive day. I don't mind being tired like this when I've got a lot to show for it. I have been absent from my blog for several days now, but I'm back to fill you in! I have rekindled my love for sewing, and I am in heaven!

First things first: I stopped the presses to clean this (frat-after-the-party) house. It was a disaster in all areas: dishes, laundry, toys, you name it. I'd say I don't know what inspired me today, but I do know--a steroid shot to the hip.
It smarted a little bit, but looking back (literally, over my shoulder at the room)
it was worth it. Also, I had to put on my nah-this-doesn't-hurt-a-bit face because my two youngest were in the room when the nurse gave it to me. They were facinated.
Anyway, after vacuuming all the carpets I decided to go for the gold and shampoo them as well. Ugh. Only, last time I used the machine I neglected to empty the water tank. OMG. It smelled like the opening scene of Criminal Minds!! Don't worry, I bleached that sucker good before using it today. The house looks and smells soooo good.

Now, about my sewing projects! I got my first sewing machine 4 years ago--the first Mother's Day after Ava was born. I taught myself through trial and error and a few flashbacks from Home Ec classes from highschool. Before long, I was cranking out the cutest baby dresses for Ava and I would stay up late nights finishing projects.
Lately, I've been making those cute little pillow case dresses with the ribbon ties at each shoulder and they are my new obsession. My husband knows by now that when I tell him I'm running an errand, it will include a stop by the fabric store. I am certainly fulfilling my creative outlet again and it feels wonderful. I've even cut back on my Facebooking, so you know it's serious...

I think that one of life's secrets of happiness it to find something you love and pursue it. I wish I hadn't waited twenty years out of school to find out, but maybe back then it wouldn't have meant as much to me. I have three "muses" to inspire my creations these days: Olivia, Ava, & Marilyn. That's all the excuse I'll ever need.