I have one. A problem. And I’m just now realizing it. Wait, I knew it was a problem, but the degree of the problem was just realized.

I want to do too much.

Please tell me that there are others that are guilty of this, too!

The funny thing is, I convince myself that these are needs – but in all actuality they are wants! A perfect example would be the laundry. I need to do laundry. But I’ve convinced myself that it has to be done every 3 days. Don’t get me wrong – every 3 days keeps the loads smaller and quicker. But, until someone is on their last pair of underwear – really – it is not a need! I find myself stopping all that I do – to do laundry every Wednesday and Saturday because I “need” to. But it is time I faced the truth – it is just a “want.”

A “want” that sucks away my time! And that is just ONE EXAMPLE! I have tons of them!

And this is with everything! I love how I’m slaving on 6 different projects at one time. Trying to dance the art of balance. Laundry, dishwasher, one of the kid’s “about me” poster, a painting, emails and the boys’ Christmas tree decorations! {Yeah, you read that right.} And then I realize it is already tomorrow and I really didn’t finish any of the projects!

Let me see raised hands of who is guilty!

The best for me is when I’m working feverishly because I “have to finish all this before tomorrow, because tomorrow has its own list of to-do’s, needs, wants” {whatever you want to call it!} Only to realize that it is 2 am and surprisingly – tomorrow is already here!

It is a ridiculous and a sick cycle, . . . . and yet, I just can’t help myself!

And because I know you want to know what type of flippin’ Christmas tree decorations I’m working on in August/September, I figured I could show you.

Remember last year, the boys had 3 trees . . . and I made that incredibly cute garland with the cut out circles sewn together??? Well, I ran into a small problem with that adorable stuff – it kept breaking! The clear thread just wasn’t strong enough to hold all the circles and especially that glitter paper because it was heavy stuff.

So, I did what anyone would do – I gathered them all up and planned how I would “need” to sew them together before next year!

Fortunately for me, I found a much bigger Christmas tree for the boys’ room last year a day or so after Christmas for cheap! Now, none of the lights worked and it did have a small issue. But for 10 bucks . . . . I couldn’t let it go!

Yes, it is one of those Alpine trees. A really tall one! And I did get it at Hobby Lobby, who just so happens to sell them {in perfect condition} for $129.99. Ten dollars was a great deal, no matter what its issues are! I had already spent 45 minutes of my day clipping out all of the non-working lights! But do you see the small issue? Look close. Here this might help . . .

Uhmmm, a part of the branch is broken. Okay, the trunk. ALRIGHT! You got me! About a third of it is just broken off!!!! But come on – 10 smacks!!!! And really, that is an easy fix!!!! I will tell my husband exactly how he is going to repair it! {haha!}

Since I bought this tree, I have been collecting odd letters. Since I’m raising all these brainiacs, I thought they would love the idea {they did, by the way!} of using all the letters as ornaments.

I’ve started mapping them all out. And when I need something to look at – other than canvas and paint – because that does happen – the “need” for a change in scenery – I work on a letter! After all, I “need” to have them completed in about a few {10 or so} weeks. I know, ridiculousness!

And back to that garland . . . . I thought it would be great to use white thread and run the garland through the machine a couple {or 5} times!

It was very important that the stitching was not perfect. {haha!} Honestly, that was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. A crooked seam. It was killing me. But it was needed! I really like the funky-ness of it! And this time I attached all 3 chains together – I think it ended up being 32 feet. Also, I added some grosgrain ribbon at each end – just in case I had to tie it off!

Good grief – what a project.

And I just realized something – I never posted the second painting that matched the cow painting! Here you go!

It’s a new month – let’s see if I can blog a little more often. I really feel the need!