My Summer Hobbies
As I mentioned in my summer planning post, I want to do less running around this summer. I want the boys to have open, unstructured time to run around, invent things, build things, and just calm their little souls through play.
But being the Type-A person that I am, I need something to do while they are playing around the house in a relaxed way. Here’s what’s on my docket:
- I am going to cross-stitch three microbes: Mono, ebola, and salmonella
- I’m going to crochet a pair of slippers for myself (like these, but using gray yarn for the base and sea foam green for the edging)
- I’m going to work through logic problems just for fun
- I’m going to finish making scarves and hats for the boys (I started this project years ago and only finished a scarf for Henry)
- I might try my hand at making little succulent planters from the directions in this book
I want the boys to be able to engage in craft projects if they are also interested:
- I can set up felt, embroidery thread, buttons, and needles for Henry and Tate to use while I’m doing cross-stitch.
- I can get them each one of these knitting forks while I’m knitting or crocheting.
- I might buy some of this clay for the boys to play around with!