Small children swallow time

So, weeks go by and nothing happens here. Why? Ideas are swirling around in my head like busy busy things but getting the peace of mind and time before it is 10 pm and I am too tired to do anything other than go to bed, well, it just isn't happening. So frustrating. And the stress of running out of money is upon us. Out.of.time.

Yesterday most of my energies were spent taking my oldest to his first introductory session at nursery. He is a bright, funny, emotional little guy and he was petrified. It went pretty well thanks to a friend from nursery that was also there and also petrified. They held onto each other like little random skydivers about to be thrown from a plane. I wanted to get my son something, a little present to show him how proud I am of him. Without any money, I set off to the long row of charity shops in my neighbourhood. Score! One snail rocker and EXTREMELY noisy thing for the little one and a book about the moon landing for the older one.

One small step for a little man

Noisy toy and rocker for baby little man

As we were having our snooze together just before lights out, I told Oskar how proud I was of him. He asked why so I just replied, "I am proud to be your mother, you are just such a lovely boy". He hugged me so tightly I could barely breathe.

Come on little boy start flapping your wings because it is almost time to fly.

Distractions

Since I was feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to start a business, I thought a couple of small projects were in order. If I could make something and finish it, hopefully the sense of accomplishment will help me focus on the larger things. The first is a little felt envelope intended to hold a lock of hair from a baby's first hair cut. Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) by 2.5 inches (6.5 cm). I made it up as I went along and my embroidery skills are seriously out of date. But, it was fun and I think it is pretty sweet.

Envelope for Rudi's hair

Rudi!

Onesie for baby Breeze

The second one is just a little painted onesie I did for a friend due in May. We don't know if it is a boy or girl so I made it gender neutral. Considering my oldest son was mostly jumping on my head while I was doing it, it turned out pretty well.

Now on to more serious endeavours like ironing O's latest Hama bead creation (an eagle, sun and moon) and figuring out what to make for dinner (chicken fajitas).

How to get started

So, I was recently made redundant from my job. I wasn't that fond of it anyway. My husband works freelance and we have two small children. I need to start generating some income and fast. But how do I get there? I only have child care for my older child and my younger one is awake about (I am not exaggerating) 6 times a night. This means I rarely get an evening to work and if I do, I am usually so tired all I have is a scramble of thoughts swishing around in my head and can't figure out where to start. But it has to happen.

I need to get a website up where I can sell...things....I am not ready to say what yet. Where do you start? I am sure there are thousands of women out there in the same position, trying to figure out a way to make a living but juggling so many things that it seems impossible. With some focus, I believe it can happen.

So on to a To Do list the size of, well, a gargantuan To Do list and probably some completely irrelevant babblings about children and food and craft along the way.