So many projects...So little time...

I've been asked by a number of people why I haven't blogged for awhile. I'd like to say that I have been in the Caribbean on vacation, or had some serious surgery, or had been finally visited by Oprah's men-in-black(read previous "Favorites" post) but that would not be the case. Nothing as exciting as any of those options. I have just been plain busy. I don't know if you are like me or not...but I do not sit in front of the TV eating Bon-Bons all day. I hit the floor running in the morning and my day never seems to slow down. I am not going to list all the responsibilities, obligations, etc. that keep me running because I know every woman on the planet is doing the same things, with a few variations. I also know that I thought at this point in my life that I would start having more time to myself and that just hasn't turned out to be the case. If anything, I am more busy than ever. For sure I am not changing diapers, fixing mega meals and running children to every extra curricular activity possible, but I am going a mile-a-minute nearly every day. And on top of that...I am not as young as I use to be and it takes me a bit longer to accomplish things these days.
Now back to the blog...it takes time to blog. At least for me it does. I am a perfectionist in a lot of ways and I don't just sit down and start typing. I spend a considerable amount of time planning, drafting, picture taking, etc. even before I start typing. So a blog entry is a big deal for me. I also have so many other projects I want to complete...pillows cases to embroider, quilts to make, scrapbooking, a new master recipe file that I am making etc. Don't get me wrong, I am so grateful for the many good fabulous choices I have in my life. So grateful! But, I am constantly torn between my choices. My free time is scarce and I guess I have too many things that I want to accomplish. So...yes I am going to continue to blog as much as I can and I am learning from Ali Edward's blog how to embrace imperfection a little more. So stay tuned...

Here is a layout I did today in about 1 hour. That's a record for me. The stamps are from Making Memories and I adore them and the little girl in the picture!