Saturday, a friend invited me to attend a Stamping Up card party at her mom's house. We made two cards and I resisted the impulse to purchase supplies for another hobby. I already have drawers of scrapbooking supplies and a closet full of material for sewing. Our house is too small and there isn't enough time for another hobby.
After returning home, I proudly displayed my crafty work to my captive audience of family members. Then it hit me. I was behaving like the proud 4 year old showing off her latest drawing! I guess that I'm still a kid a heart craving the support of my loved ones.
Making the cards allowed me to be creative in without much skill. The women chatted and laughed. Yummy food was available. It was a much needed break for me.
When I got home, I was greeted by a newly shoveled driveway and sidewalks. Paige and Allie were dressed up in fancy dress having a tea party with Katie. Joe and the girls baked cookies for the tea party. Katie was so helpful! She entertained the little girls, took everyone outside to burn off excess energy, and got my driveway cleared out. And most important of all did it cheerfully and willingly.
It was a wonderful treat to get out of the house alone and spend time with adults in a social situation. I came home glad to see my crowd and energized to tackle the housework.
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