trying to focus

"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."

 - Mark Twain

It's summer. The weather is scorching hot, each and every day. And I feel like "my imagination is out of focus." 

I have so many ideas in my head, so many projects I want to begin and some fun challenges I want to explore in this space. 

I had planned to write that I am "too busy" to begin these because it's summer, my kiddos need me, there are meals to prepare + housework and laundry to do.  There's driving to day camps and classes and trips to fun and educational places so that no one is feeling bored. 

But the truth is that I can find time - make time - for what I really want to do.

This past month I found the time to read some great books.  I read on the couch with my kiddos. I read in bed when everyone else was asleep. I read during trips to the library, which encouraged Abby to seek out the librarian, who taught her how the dewey decimal system works - why do I always forget that it takes a village to raise kiddos and that I don't have to do it all myself?!

Beginning today I plan to make time to do the projects I can't stop thinking about.  I will find a way to sneak them into our summer schedule. I will not claim to be too busy. I will bring my imagination back into focus. And I will not feel guilty if my children argue (loudly) while I'm working on something that brings me joy.  I will breath deeply and remind myself that siblings fight, that it's part of learning to compromise, it's part of learning to live and share with others - it's perfectly normal.  Just like taking the time to do something for myself, to see, to focus is perfectly normal too.

Comments

[Stephanie]

I love this post... especially after having a new baby I'm finding myself wanting to still live how I did before having him and knowing that I can. He's just a little guy who, yes... needs lots of attention but if I don't let myself feel too busy I can find the time to do things for me and do things for my 4 year old. It's nice to take some time to rest and focus on this new joy we have, but also nice to realize we aren't too busy now for the passions and things we loved in our life and he'll just be a part of them. Thanks for sharing :)

[Andrea]

So many great summer pics. My kids are in year round school here so our summer vacation is only 6 weeks. Hard because summer is so fun but I also like the length because we don't get much of a chance to get tired of any of it :) Here's to you getting some more crafting/creative time in because selfishly I love seeing all you creations :)

[kristyn]

I feel like I've been out of focus for seven months. :) Haven't created a single knit project, which makes me really sad. Guess I need to stop feeling sad and start getting back my focus. xoxo

[erin]

this is a great reminder for me, too. when i get wrapped up in making something i love, the girls tend to find their own projects. taking your lead, and getting back at it tomorrow. thanks.

[jane]

Ha! I said the same thing to myself the other day. I have a sweater that needs buttons and another that need sleeves. I can do it! On the other hand, I too, have been reading a lot. It brings me back to my summer days as a youth when I would devour books all summer vacation!

[beki]

I've been finding my own focus lately, and it is great! After being in baby survival mode, I'm beginning to let go and realize that she doesn't need me every single second...and a little mess every now then is no big deal :)
Enjoy your summer!

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