Why do we sew?

I didn't get any stitching done today, my grandbabies kept me pretty busy. Not that I mind. There'll be lots of time to pick up needle and thread. But giving my daughter and son-in-law a brief respite from a toddler and infant also gave me a wonderful opportunity to appreciate their little ones more closely!

Our day was uneventful (from the perspective of a two-year old, I'm sure). But for me, it was a day I'll remember for a very long time. Musical toys and "Ready-Set-Go-RUN!" A little blow-up pool on the deck and giggling, slippery boys snuggling into warm towels. How fantastic is childhood. Just as much - how wonderful to be a grandmother still young enough to keep up! I know I had days like this with my own children. But somehow the day-to-day routines of parenthood made it difficult to focus on the specialness of any one of them. Yet, grandparenthood allows it in marvelous ways I never before imagined!

So, tomorrow life will be back to normal and I'll pick up my needlework again. It's mostly for my family that I sew anyway. I'm looking at a cross stitch picture on the wall with verse about the importance of giving children roots and wings. I did that one shortly after my youngest was born. I've made Christmas stockings for my kids, and now, grandkids. Blankets, clothes, pictures ... watever I make ... It's like I feel the need to put a little extra love into the things I have around or give away.

That's why I sew ... how about you?

Terry C.

Owner, AllSeasonsSewing.com