I thought this picture was too great not to share. My almost 3 year old daughter and I were drawing this morning while she waited for her ride to preschool. She got so frustrated that her drawings of people didn’t look like people. I personally think they are great, but I can certainly relate to the feeling.
Things are a bit in flux around our house right now. My husband and I both have new assignments in our local LDS congregation that take up a significantly larger amount of time and energy (his much more than mine). My son is adjusting to a new school. I’m working on some behind the scenes projects and trying to wrap up 100 Quilts for Kids. I have been tired and missing family and friends.
Amidst the changes and busy times, we are trying harder than normal to spend quality time as a family. [I highly recommend renting a bike and biking the monuments at night if you ever happen to visit DC]. We are sleeping more and playing at the park more. We are starting to cook our favorite recipes again (and always in the market for new ones).
Back in April, something had to give in my life, and exercise it was. Turns out that was not a smart decision. This blog is named Swim, Bike, Quilt instead of Quilt, Quilt, Quilt for a reason 
So, I’m getting back to the pool in earnest after a 6 month hiatus.
All this to say–sometimes life rushes by in a blur. Things don’t look the way we think they should (like my daughter’s drawing), but they are beautiful in their own right. I’m grateful for smart friends like Laura (we spent yesterday morning working on her Quilt Market Booth!) and Em who share their thoughts on balance, motherhood, business, and craft, in a way that is meaningful to me.
And don’t you wish you lived in the DC area? Monday is Columbus Day, and we are going to party!
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No idea how much commitment you’re looking for, or where in the DC area you live, but I recommend finding a Master’s team to swim with if you haven’t already. I used to swim with the Montgomery (County) Ancient Mariners and they were good peeps
We need a swim date sometime soon!
Lets do it! Your one mike swim inspired me to get back in the pool.
MILE! Oh auto correct)
I think her people look great! Sierra’s 4 and still more interest in wild, scribbly drawings than things that look like actual objects! Abstract artist. Or something.
The nighttime bike ride looks great; we’ve been talking about going up to DC. It’s been a while since we’ve been to the museum of Natural History. My parents will be here next week, so that might be a good time for that (though I don’t know if we’ll stay past dark. Also, I can’t see my dad being interested in a bike ride.)
Congrats on getting back to swimming. I think it’s been a year for me. Though, I have still been running regularly, so we’ll call that a success.
Life does rush by in a blur and its always good to slow down and reevaluate now and then. I love DC and always wanted to live there. My aunt lives right across the street from the cathedral and I have loved every visit there! Hope you have fun partying on Monday
Sweet little girl looks like myself at times.
DC at night must be exciting!
My 4 yr old still scribbles so I think your daughter has something going there-lol
Hope you find your balance. IT IS SO HARD to do sometimes.
I hope you find the balance you need to stay sane and keep on swimming.
Keep plugging away, girlfriend! I can relate!
I would so LOVE to take a bike tour of the D.C. monuments at night right now. No matter how many times I saw it when I lived there, it was still such an inspiring sight.
Great post Katie! All of us can relate in one fashion or another. I’ve enjoyed seeing all your projects and finishes on Instagram. You’ve been rocking