Ok, so this summer has been a big turning point in my life. For the first time in years and years I don't have deadlines hanging over my head. Now that I am finished with school, my stress level has gone down SO much. I have had years and years of things like juries, recitals, performances, papers, finals and loads of other things. I loved all those things but life was busy enough that there was always an approaching deadline, and never quite enough time to prepare. Now my main job is keeping Evelyn alive, happy and learning and Kevin fed, happy and supported. I still work, but only 20 hours a week and I am available to play with Evelyn a lot of that time.
July was a big goal setting month for me. I decided to be very present in my home. I always want to be available for my family. Some weeks since then I have dropped off the grid as far as technology goes. I always used to be accessible via phone, email or Facebook, but I have noticed lately that I leave my phone up in my room all day and go a week between checking my email. Sometimes that isn't a good thing since the Young Women's Presidency in our ward does a bunch of planning via email. I think Evelyn is a lot happier now though. I try to not be on the computer at all when she is awake (unless I am working). She has taught me a LOT about what she knows since I have shut the computer. She brings me toys for me to show her what to do with them. She loves sitting on my lap rocking her baby doll while I rock her, and the other day she chased me around with her teddy bear while she roared.
I feel SO lucky to have her. I thought she was this little miracle when she was born, but the older she gets I realize more and more what a miracle she is. That fact that she can learn so quickly and do so much more than she could a year ago. I find myself feeling more and more grateful each day. Some days I feel antsy to reach the next step in life. You know, having our family be done with school and out in the real world. Not living in an apartment anymore and having our own space to spread out in. Despite those feelings, I know we are where we need to be doing what we need to be doing and that is all that matters.
Kevin's degree is keeping him super busy with research TA-ing and class work. We don't have much time together, but I love that I now have the time to make him dinner every day!
On to the pillows! I had several pillows that needed a facelift to make it on the couch...or anywhere out in the open. They were covered in pale blue and pink flowers which did not go with my house at all. Instead I thought I'd go with some bold contrasting fabrics. Most of my furniture and deco are not modern, but these touches work. I like the effect they give my living room as a whole.
July was a big goal setting month for me. I decided to be very present in my home. I always want to be available for my family. Some weeks since then I have dropped off the grid as far as technology goes. I always used to be accessible via phone, email or Facebook, but I have noticed lately that I leave my phone up in my room all day and go a week between checking my email. Sometimes that isn't a good thing since the Young Women's Presidency in our ward does a bunch of planning via email. I think Evelyn is a lot happier now though. I try to not be on the computer at all when she is awake (unless I am working). She has taught me a LOT about what she knows since I have shut the computer. She brings me toys for me to show her what to do with them. She loves sitting on my lap rocking her baby doll while I rock her, and the other day she chased me around with her teddy bear while she roared.
I feel SO lucky to have her. I thought she was this little miracle when she was born, but the older she gets I realize more and more what a miracle she is. That fact that she can learn so quickly and do so much more than she could a year ago. I find myself feeling more and more grateful each day. Some days I feel antsy to reach the next step in life. You know, having our family be done with school and out in the real world. Not living in an apartment anymore and having our own space to spread out in. Despite those feelings, I know we are where we need to be doing what we need to be doing and that is all that matters.
Kevin's degree is keeping him super busy with research TA-ing and class work. We don't have much time together, but I love that I now have the time to make him dinner every day!
On to the pillows! I had several pillows that needed a facelift to make it on the couch...or anywhere out in the open. They were covered in pale blue and pink flowers which did not go with my house at all. Instead I thought I'd go with some bold contrasting fabrics. Most of my furniture and deco are not modern, but these touches work. I like the effect they give my living room as a whole.
The pillows in the picture below are for Evelyn's room. Her room is done in pink and green and I think these will go well. I put button closures on the back. They turned out great!
It is a good day to be grateful!
I am in LOVE with those pillows!
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