A new normal

I've been laughing at myself this week.  You see, I've used nap times the past few days to organize documents and pictures on our computer.  In the midst of it I came across pictures of things I used to do for fun... making wreaths, hair bows, decorating sugar cookies, sewing things, pretty flower centerpieces...

 

The craziest part is that I'd completely forgotten about how often and how intricate my hobbies used to be.  For instance, the way I gift wrap.  I used to be a really cool gift wrapper!  I enjoyed putting lots of energy into it.  And now, well, it's simpler, much simpler. 

 

And sugar cookies... I used to bake and decorate lots of cookies.  Until this week I had not noticed its been 2 years since I decorated a cookie.

 

I still do most of my old hobbies, but to a much lesser degree than before becoming a mom.  And, it has surprised me that I had not noticed it all just fade into the background.

 

Looking at the pictures I found myself thankful that God gracefully transitioned me into a new normal.  I am a hobby girl.  I always have been.  But He gave me contentment to do less.  And that's definitely a God thing.  I would not have imagined that doing less would be so easy and so natural.

 

I'm thankful : )