tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post8941470388565614081..comments2024-03-04T17:02:25.994-08:00Comments on As it Seams: Pandas, playing, and pausing to breathe...Victoria As-it-Seamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097483997534222972noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-64800521896739689852015-10-16T01:51:01.955-07:002015-10-16T01:51:01.955-07:00I think I would definitely quit too if I had four!...I think I would definitely quit too if I had four! There are easy solutions, and most mums I know feel the same, and actually I do enjoy my job. My exhaustion tends to go in phases...I'm feeling a bit better now it's Friday! And also I know it can be equally tough in a different way being a stay-at-home mum xxxxVictoria As-it-Seamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097483997534222972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-55842519492070795462015-10-16T01:43:37.419-07:002015-10-16T01:43:37.419-07:00It is sad, isn't it? Everyone I talk to is in ...It is sad, isn't it? Everyone I talk to is in the same boat. I talk to the mums in the playground at school, and we're all on 'the edge.' And I don't think it's just that I'm 'working' - if anything when I'm actually at work, it's easy. I can do my job well, and there's no little child saying 'Mummy....I need.'' I guess Im in control when I'm at my desk. So Rachel, I am truly in awe of you being full time, home schooling, with your husband out a lot. I'm lucky there, too. Mr As it Seams is a teacher, so gets home quite early, 5pm, and is at home in the school holidays. The biggest problem with work - is it just takes so much time! I get home tired, and then theres still so much to do... I think I need to focus on my blessings, try to get enough sleep, and yes, 'self care'...Victoria As-it-Seamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097483997534222972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-81438902502295911552015-10-15T15:15:48.062-07:002015-10-15T15:15:48.062-07:00I think it looks fabulous, Victoria! I understand ... I think it looks fabulous, Victoria! I understand the working mom thing very well. I so rememberthe feeling of not being ableto breath, brely managing it. I quit my full time job after the fourth one was born, and even though it's not the wisest thing financially, I finally feel like I can take a deep breath. No tips, sorry! Take care! I hope it gets better! xoxoOlga Becker @ Coffee+Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548117425711797918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-31156620069920660502015-10-15T05:44:59.815-07:002015-10-15T05:44:59.815-07:00Cute pandas! I still haven't used mine, I'...Cute pandas! I still haven't used mine, I'm too fond of it and can't decide what to use it for :-)<br />As for the working mom thing, I REALLY get you... The stupid thing is that I had never seen myself as a working mom. My own mother didn't work and I had always such a perfect picture of me staying with the kids fulltime, at least until they were a bit bigger. However, financially that is not an option and when I work, I like to do something interesting, so I'm way too busy. And then the blogging ;-) So no solution, but maybe it helps to know that you're not the only one who feels stretched quite thin more often than not ;-) Take care of yourself! xoPienkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958335982699653324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-41898605312726928362015-10-15T02:27:40.702-07:002015-10-15T02:27:40.702-07:00Wow, I'm impressed! This looks so fun. You sho...Wow, I'm impressed! This looks so fun. You shouldn't be too hard on yourself. This turned out great for a first knit project. For our next meeting I'll make sure to ask a company for some ribbing for you, too ;)Annikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731074026404043509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-13421149892417795862015-10-15T01:02:01.784-07:002015-10-15T01:02:01.784-07:00I have that fabric waiting for something to sew......I have that fabric waiting for something to sew... I really like what you have done with it! I might give it a go soon.... :) She is too cute!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242664394671035347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-88797209236027034442015-10-14T20:06:09.868-07:002015-10-14T20:06:09.868-07:00You did a great job with the knits! The top looks...You did a great job with the knits! The top looks perfect! It's sad how busy life is. There is always so much to do. I'm not a working mom, but I do homeschool and my husband works 65-75 hours per week and Hazel nurses all night long. So I do often feel stretched myself. I think self-care is key. And deep breaths! :Drachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095225947933400273.post-9062930522885927842015-10-14T17:59:12.317-07:002015-10-14T17:59:12.317-07:00Bravo on your first ever knit garment :) i am with...Bravo on your first ever knit garment :) i am with you - one can ready whatever they like and as much as they like about sewing with knits, but there is no better way to learn than to grab those scissors and go for it! You will be pro at it before you know it. The top is lovely, and Missy loves it! I think us, sewing mums, are lucky because usually our kids are happy to wear whatever we make for them without realising we might not be super pleased with our makes :) And they grow so fast we have a lot of opportunities to practice! I have been avoiding knits for a long time, but am getting a little more confident now. And head above water... same here :( I think sewing is the only thing that keeps me sane, and I don't get to sew much at all!Jenya @ While she was sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443073685889323191noreply@blogger.com