Felt food update
Here is a completed meal. Veggie Stirfry. I'm still deciding if more ingredients are necessary. I had wanted to call in Yakisoba, because that was my inspiration, but the man of the house thought that might be too 'out there' for some.
So here is what one gets: 1 fried egg, 2 red capsicum, 3 pea pods, 3 shitake mushrooms, and 12 soba noodles in a groovy bag. I'm trying to decide about carrots or sprouts.I've been pretty ambitious I think. I've got plans for 12 bags; 3 breakfasts, 3 pasta's, 3 soba's, and 3 sushi's. I've actually found it to be very difficult to narrow it down to this.
To be quite honest, I've found it stressful. I think that is good - to be pushed a bit. But what I'm trying to understand is my reaction to the Bubster. I'm finding it so hard to parent him and feel good about myself and how I am doing that while having another agenda on the table. Honestly, I don't know how some of you crafty peeps do it. I don't know if it's just my child, or if it's the fact that he is an 'only', or if it's other things thrown in there but he expects and wants my undivided attention every waking moment. I find this really difficult.
I've been having some really bad days of wanting another child, knowing we can't have one, wishing that one of the others was here (because I figure I can't wish for them all can I?) and trying to be a good parent to the one I've got. But I'm not as good as I'd hoped I'd be. I think I need to stop comparing so much; comparing myself to others and comparing myself to what I thought would be.
But hell, that is for another post altogether. I can't really get my head around it all quite yet.
So how did that segue happen?
Back to the felt food. Here it is, all cuddly in it's little bag. Aww......
Comments
Even with all the others to entertain each of them though, there are days when Toby and Jes just need my undivided attention. 3 yos are like little bottomless pits of attention. You can't fill them. But they do outgrow it. They learn to read, they make friends, and suddenly momma is standing there asking to play a game with someone who would rather do his own thing.
I don't know how craft peeps do it either. I barely have time to pee.
I need to get out more with him. It's just hard to do that and get stuff done around the joint. I still haven't even started my tomato seeds yet!
Just finding it hard. Just sad I guess. I guess I'm entitled to that at times. Sigh......... I just don't want it to impact on the little guy.
This parenting is a hard gig, no matter what shape or form it takes. It takes all your reserves! Some days I have considered hiding in a cupboard. It looks to me like you are doing a wonderful job for sure.
Sounds to me as if your little one needs to get out more - without you. My eldest is 4 yrs older than #2 and I needed time alone. That's what babysitters or playgroups are for.
I'm an only and yes, it can be lonely but then you realize....heheh... you have THEM all to yourself! Sounds like your little guy is figuring that out.
Hoppo, LOL!!! Hey, is there room in that cupboard for two? And is there a spa positioned behind the cans of beans because if there is, I'm in!
Maureen, that is what I think too - he needs some time away from me. I really like it when he and his dad can go out and do man stuff. That is so good for me and so good for them.
And yep, a babysitter. Yep yep yep. Movie night!
Yakisoba looks perfect! If you used some brown yarn, it would look more realistic. And some cut cabbage is a must!
Wee-ve=maki. I've just started blogger in English. But, oh! it's not easy!!
I've been wondering about the colour of the soba noodles actually - nothing that I've found is quite right.Hmmmmm........
Cabbage. Now there is a thought!:-)
:)
candy
I need a long letter. But, baby I understand your mixed feelings about it all.
Number of art projects I 've completed since Natasha arrived: zero, number of crafty projects: zero, number of books read: umm not many, number of cranky outbursts at toddler and husband: too numerous to count. Trying to be present and compassionate with a smart, creative, demanding, high energy, contrary little person is a more than full - time job. Remember to be compassionate and forgiving with yourself too dear one.
Also, you've inspired me, I want to start making some felt food -- I think I'm going to go much more basic than you. But, I can't even get it together to get felt. (do you order online?). Sigh,
hugs and love,
Lisa
ps you can see natasha's first day of pre-school:
http://tasharoo.blogspot.com/