It has been so long since I even thought about blogging, I totally forgot I had this. Lately my life seems to revolve around work, kids, house, "OMG what's for dinner?" and repeat. One day turns into a week and that turns into a series of months. I am NOT complaining, it's just reality for me right now. I am acutely aware it will not be always be like this so I appreciate the many true blessings that surround me. If only I had a few more hours in a day.....

Last weekend I spent a whole day at the Scrapbook Expo- all by myself- and had a wonderful time. I even took 2 classes and my favorite was "Thirty Minute Pages" and it was presented by Prima marketing- you know the ones that make those amazing scrapbook flowers??? Above are the pages I made in that class.

Yes, I missed my regular scrapbooking buddies, but this solitary experience made me reflect on my own creativity and where it can and should fit in my current reality. I will be honest and tell you I have no innate creativity- it is all learned! I am not the bestor greatest at anything, but I love doing it! It is an area in which I'd like to grow and continue to work on- today- not tomorrow or next year. I have let my creative hobby get brushed aside because of "life" but I realized I really miss that part of "me."

So, my wonderful husband set up a table for me in the family room and there I have 'camped' for the time being. I was a little worried Addie would be all over it....I mean what 20 month old wouldn't just LOVE to play in all those 'toys?' But it only took a few "no's" and she is now happily playing with her toys beside me which I think is totally da bomb diggity! I actually can't believe it! So, the last few evenings all I have actually done is mount cards my kids received for their birthdays and graduation, and even worked on organizing some Christmas cards. Not too creative, is it?

Well, the reality is I cannot create a single thing when I have stuff everywhere. I have pictures and cards and "stuff" jammed in my scrapbook stash so I have to organize and clean up. After I organize & clean up, then I start to reacquaint myself with my tools and supplies and I peruse all kinds of creative things on www.twopeasinabucket.com. All of a sudden, I become "inspired" and that's when there is no stopping me! But it's a process that can't be rushed or forced, it just happens....... and I can't wait to get there. :)