I am a little addicted to ribbon, at this point in my life. I love it...I get really excited about it...and I loooove to make things with it. I found new ribbon, and it's been tested and declared SAFE for children...and, it's adorable. I'm so excited! I've been busy crafting for my etsy shop.....busy, busy, busy.
The other night, my wonderful husband commented that he wished I was as excited about him as I am about my ribbon. I laughed it off...told my mom, and we laughed together. I felt a little bit guilty though, as I have been burning the candle at both ends again, meaning that we don't have a lot of quality time together, as of late.
My mom so lovingly confronted me this morning, and gave me a gentle reminder that even though it is funny that my husband could be a little jealous of my ribbon addiction...it's very important that I make him my first priority, and make sure I do get just as excited about him, as I do about ribbon. How right she is....
I'm so blessed, and I'm so thankful that I'm passionate about so many things in life! But, I'm praying that I ALWAYS remember to put my family first....no matter how much I heart ribbon...and I really do love it...a lot! ;)
Oh my goodness, you probably should have kept me anonymous. If Dad reads this, he will think I shouldn't be casting any stones. :) But, you are definitely right in putting first things first, my dear. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and Liz, I mentioned this in an email, but I am concerned that people are going to get impatient with how long it takes for your blog to load. And it takes a full minute for me to see a comment post after I write it. I just have to wait and wait. You maybe should at least ask other followers if they are finding it difficult. I have such fast service usually and this is the only place that I am having any trouble. I really think it's the Amazon ads.
ReplyDeleteSince I have fell in love with blogging (within the last few months), I think I have been doing the same thing to my husband. Granted mine isn't the ribbon, is it the reading in general and all the new (unfinished) ideas I have sitting on the table (oops)! I always try to blog when the kids are in bed, but the husband....hmmm...guess I need to work on that! P.S. I received the necklace and I am going to write a post about it tomorrow!! It's beautiful ~ Thank you so very much!
ReplyDeleteMonica, I'm so glad you got it! :) It was made with pure love for you! ;)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree--so hard. Especially when you wait and wait all day to have your "own time"...but, I'm trying to keep my priorities in line...which is why I'm going to get off the computer and sit with my hubby for awhile! ;) xoxoxo
Thanks, Mama for the insight! Love you!
Oh, Liz, I feel your pain - I get addicted to crafts and things really fast and that's all I want to do. After 25 years of marriage, I think hubby is pretty secure, but I have to learn to do it in moderation as well!
ReplyDeleteLove to you - Beth
Liz, you must have changed something because I am now having no problem whatsoever with your blog. That's great!
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ReplyDeleteThis was such a great blog today!! thankyou so much!!
I was looking up some different versions of prov 31 on biblegateway.com ...and in the message translation it says "she shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing...she designs gowns and sells them, she brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops..." it made me think of you, only "she shops around for the best ribbons...she designs beautiful bows, jewelry and notions and sells them on etsy..." ;o) how cool that you are blessed to use your talents for a little extra income, as well...and, that you can see where your priorities should lie!!
I can totally relate to your blog...thanks for sharing...my husband has said similar things on a number of occasions. I get a little carried away with my excitement when creating things...I too will remember to get as excited about my sweet husband as I do colorful papers, fabrics, blogs, and such! Thanks again...totally hit home for me.
Sarah
Thank you all, so much! Sarah, I LOVE that analogy! How cool is that?! ;) I think it gets hard b/c it feels like as long as we're at home with our families, then we're doing the right thing...although I find a lot of the time I might be HERE physically, but not really "engaging"...ya know? So many lessons to learn! ;)
ReplyDeletexoxo to you all!!!!
You make me laugh. Ribbon is a wonderful thing, but not nearly as wonderful as paper!! lol Thanks for praying for me and my boy!!!! I'll be praying for you, that you will get just as excited to see your hubby as you do a bright new roll of ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteI just realized you have another blog. You are amazing to be able to juggle everything you do and to do it so well. I only had a few minutes and read a few posts...loved them! Thanks Liz, for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem, but it is a t-shirt addiction. It is hard because night is the only time I have to craft and the only time I have with my hisband so blancing it is a bit of a challenge.
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