Well now...that little burst of blogging energy fell right off, didn't it? Let's try that again. I'll start by thanking everyone for their ideas both here and offline on how to manage the new-mom-crazies. I would most especially like to thank all of you who by your suggestions imply that I might be even a wee bit anal about the housecleaning and that I should let it go. It's the first time in my life that anyone has implied that sort of thing. I think maybe I love you.
What I DID do was to take some of the suggestions to heart, and I also started carving some time out for myself (read: neglecting some more chores) on Fridays during nap time, which is making a big difference. For instance, I did this over a couple of nap sessions:
Spunky Club July 08
Fiber: Romney
Colorway: Eclipse
I've really missed the spinning, a LOT, and this was a lovely way to jump back in. I always love Amy's fiber explorations and this was no exception.
Then came a week of travel to visit G'ma and the old stomping grounds, and after that, the two weeks book-ended by having some friend into town on one end, and Rhinebeck on the other. I'm sorry to say that I don't have the time to do a proper Rhinebeck post tonight - it's already WAY past my bedtime - but I should have time to pull the pics out of my camera in the next day or two. I'll still be the last person out there to do the Rhinebeck Roundup, but then, what else is new?
What? Oh, you say you want MORE random pics of my kid for no good reason? Cool. I can do that.
It was so much fun to see you at Rhinebeck. I completely agree with the housecleaning stuff. Our tombstones will NOT say "she had a dustless house". I live by that thought.
Posted by: Laurie | October 22, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Kellee, thanks for stopping by Shoestring! The "after" photo of the Cloffice is now live if you want to check it out: http://www.shoestringmag.com/diy/diy-building-a-cloffice-closet-office
And, congrats on shedding the housecleaning guilt to indulge in your crafty passions!
All the best, Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | October 22, 2008 at 08:23 AM
It was good to see you at Rhinebeck, albeit briefly. I'm glad you've taken to heart the advice to let some of the chores go and making time for you. There's no cleanest house badge to be won, especially at the cost to your sanity and well-being.
Posted by: Risa | October 22, 2008 at 11:28 AM
"She who dies with the cleanest house wins?" I think not. Happy groovin'.
Posted by: Danielle | October 22, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Someday, someday, I'll make it to Rhinebeck. I'm glad you're making time/space for you!
Posted by: Chris | October 22, 2008 at 03:56 PM
It was so great to meet you this weekend even if you couldn't partake in the beerage.
Posted by: scoutj | October 22, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Yay for getting your groove back! And for carving out some time for yourself! Looking forward to your Rhinebeck post.
Posted by: Manise | October 22, 2008 at 05:44 PM
I love that last picture.
(the spinning is good too.)
Posted by: Stephanie | October 24, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Well done for making some you-time. Love the spinning!
Posted by: Lucy Hague | October 25, 2008 at 05:58 PM