Life in Training

So at the ripe old age of 30,  I taught myself how to sew. I have made my own bread and attempted to jar some apricot jam. I have officially planted flowers, 3 to be exact. I've also started making my own furniture for our home. I've painted and I'm learning how to decorate and discover the things I love. All of this has happened since I moved to Idaho over a year ago. Maybe it's because it's a whole new world, I have no job, no family, no friends, no money and lots of time on my hands...

I miss my family, my friends and my "old" life so much and I'll admit that I completely shut down. I felt lost. I sat around all day with the kids, never leaving the house for days...

Most days I still don't leave the house, but I'm getting better about getting out and at least taking the kids to the park for play dates. I've starting developing talents and learning about things I never even thought of before.

 It's amazing to me how much time I've wasted not learning about EVERYTHING! My Dad installs hardwood floors for a living. If only I went to work with him I would be able to install floors myself. My grandma can sew anything. If only I watched her and was able to sit with her and learn how to make things. My Mom knows how to do stained glass. I never learned. The talents in my family and of those around me are amazing and inspire me to be a better person and learn as much as I can.

Now, it's my time to learn and give that opportunity to teach my children so they don't grown up not knowing what talents they may develop and enjoy.

 Rylee had a cake decorating class at JoAnn's. She loved it and I love seeing her learn...

I'm so proud of her. She's been exploring in the kitchen too, making her first batch of bread.

Not perfect looking but tasted so good. The accomplishment of doing it all by herself is priceless.

Learning about nature...and how slimy snails are.

How to play....

How to get dirty...

How to sew...

How to be a family...

To make family time a priority...

How to read...

How to solve problems...

How to be a parent...

I'm so thankful for my family and the time I have been given to raise my children and grow together as we learn about the world around us. The time I've had up here away from everything I know...a blessing in disguise.