Obviously, I am resolution challenged...

Clearly, I cannot be trusted to accomplish any of my New Home Resolutions! Have I posted pics? Not yet. Have I posted daily? Not even close. In fact, it's been many, many moons! But have I given up hope? Never!!!

I do have to say I think blogging is so much fun. It's like a little anonymous diary (that is, unless anyone reads it!). Everyone should blog! So one more goal is to share a funny story every day (or at least every time I post).

Today, I must discuss the skill involved in accomplishing any single task. I think every mom will attest to the tremendous patience and mastery of multi-tasking required to accomplish something during a normal day at home with a child. I'm not talking about writing a chapter in your latest epic, but simple things, like getting dressed. Or typing a blog post. But when we complain about discuss these challenges, we are usually talking about interruptions from our children. But today, I must point out that interruptions from well-meaning spouses are fraught with much more drama. I mean, I can't just snap at hubby dear to go away, go to bed, brush your teeth or empty the dishwasher (all well-worn phrases with my children, I admit). I've tried, it just doesn't work. No, tonight, my darling children have gone off to bed, and with a sigh I'm ready to sit down and get to work. I'm ready to wallow in the luxury of single minded focus. But no. My love is now done with his tasks for the day and is ready to talk. Or fold laundry. Both of which seem to require my input or assistance RIGHT NOW. Do you think if I sat down and started peppering him with questions about when he'll be done with whatever the heck it is he is doing on the computer all day he'd happily pause, make eye contact, and, with love in his eye, tell me exactly when he plans to be done? No. What would really happen is he would ignore me for as long as he possibly could, then eventually answer me, but in a tone that would clearly show how irritated he is for being interrupted. Perhaps there would be a look in his eye, but it surely wouldn't be love. But when I snap one measly, "Leave me ALONE!", I'm being grumpy. Go figure. However, being the ever patient man he is, he just chuckles and wanders into the kitchen. After offering me (a.k.a., Miss Fussy) a glass of wine (I'm not too proud to admit I took it), he then continues to carry on a discussion with me. UGH! Didn't I say leave me alone?!! Luckily, he seems not to notice that my side of the conversation includes only "Uh huh" and "really?", and then only when he seems to pause. Truly, this is a skill I (and I believe all wives) should list on my resume.

Love. Ahhh...

Stamping will happen in my life soon! In the meantime, check out my website for some of my favorite samples with the new set, Inspired by Nature, available Monday, August 11!