Well, Madison- your grandma may appear to be quite lazy at times- but generally it is more in relationship to the healthy body issues. I do, however, in spite of appearances, enjoy staying busy. I have found that to be a struggle for many years now and I really feel out of sorts when I have little to do (or want to do). There was a time I was constantly doing something, and was one of those people who, the more I had to do, the better. They say if you want to accomplish something to assign a busy person to do it, because they will somehow work it out, whereas a person who is not terribly busy, will probably procrastinate and possibly not get it done, or do it poorly.
I used to read a great deal, but failing eyesight has begun to rear its ugly head and I tend to not do as much, as your great grandmother and grandfather do, any more these days. Also the computer is very hard on your eyes, by the way. :) I do enjoy the computer and often it is a huge time killer for me when I can't find other things I need/want to do.
Though I dislike clutter, I am not a big fan of the necessary evil of house cleaning. It is a mundane, monotonous, never-ending source of frustration (because you never REALLY complete it). However, my house will generally always be clean enough to be lived in, but dirty enough to look lived in, as well. You can live in a showplace, or you can enjoy your home, and it should rise up to meet you, engulf you like a warm blanket, and make you feel safe. When I sold home decorating accessories our motto was 'a home should be a haven, a place of refuge, and a place of beauty.' You don't have to spend a fortune to do it, but you can make it warm, inviting, and not somewhere people are afraid to just 'be.' So, when you come to G-Mama and Pop-Pop's you will see reasonably clean, but not obsessively so- you are to come and be able to just 'be' (of course- sippy cups will be a must for a while..lol). Then again- there may be visits where the house looks as if it is about to blow up on itself....lol...generally that will be when I am working on a project. :)
I really do enjoy various hobbies, though they can be quite costly. I use to do cross stitch until time issues and eyesight ended that. I have done scrapbooking, and plan to make one for our ventures together. I have tried to get your mom more involved in that, but she had to put it on hold for school, etc. I make shadowboxes for weddings, graduations, baby gifts, etc. I learned this year to make diaper cakes, as I mentioned in an earlier blog, and yesterday I accomplished a towel cake. I also made some favor bags for a friend. By the day's end I realized that I really enjoy having a project to focus on. There is a saying that an idle mind is the devil's workshop- but I have to say an idle mind makes one feel 'less than' when there are so many hours in the day to accomplish things other than housework, and many times- horribly bored.
I have always had an interest, but not the money, to do decorating, and, until about two years ago- painting was always fun for me. Now it is definitely more telling on my body to do intense labor of that nature. I would truly love to get more involved in photography, but that can be quite expensive a hobby as well. There is something about capturing a picture and realizing it was 'the one.' I will just keep doing it for fun right now, and hope to capture many moments in your life.
So..guess this old body should try to become more in shape- especially if I intend to keep up with you, little missy. I imagine you will tire old G-Mama out in haste. LOL. But- it will be worth it. :)
Counting the weeks- only about five and a half to go, now...unless of course you want to get here early. Not sure how your mommy will feel about that..but we are ready. :)
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