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Knitting is an amazing hobby that I found my way back to
right before I had Emma, and since that time I have been knitting pretty
regularly.  Well, until this past year!
One of my goals for the year was to create two
pieces each month, one was supposed to be a knit item, and the other could be
anything from coloring in a coloring book to writing (which I do a lot of, this
is a blog after all).  I started out OK
and finished a couple of items, and then goodness life took over and I never
found the time to knit.  I think this is
the longest stretch I have gone without knitting. 

Emma came to me the other day and wanted to knit a scarf for
her cousin out of some yarn she found in my yarn stash, so we sat down to start
working on that, and I realized that I missed knitting.  If it is something I miss doing then I need
to make the time to do it. 
We all have the same 168 hours in our week, it is how we
decide to use those hours that sets us apart.

One thing that I have realized is that I need something that
is going to keep my interest, but not too difficult that when I get interrupted
I am unable to keep at it.  I’m not
entirely sure what I want to knit right now, but Christmas is coming, and if I
hope to have anything made by December, I know I need to start now – actually I
should have started in July, but we won’t think about that now!  I know that I need to also pick up some new
yarn, so I think that a trip to the yarn store is in my future.  But, in the meantime, I will use what I have,
and I think I might try another cowl, I could use one for the fall.
Reading, well, reading has picked up quite a bit since the
beginning of the year, which is always good for me – especially with my goal of
reading 100 books this year.  Right now I
am two books behind schedule according to Goodreads so I need to step it up a
bit.

I just downloaded a bunch of books on my kindle yesterday,
one of which is As a Man Thinketh which my husband mentioned he had heard on a
podcast with Tim Ferris and Shay Carl,
and then yesterday when I was looking through the Best Kindle Freebies post on SimpleHomeschool, that book was listed. 
I figured that meant that I should read it.  I haven’t started it yet, but am excited to
start it today.
The other book that I am slowly making my way through is LeadershipEducation.  It is a book that I
have heard mentioned from so many people over the past few years, but have
never taken the time to read it.  I am
really interested in the phases of learning, and how to create an environment
that my kids are easily able to find their passions.  It is really interesting, and if you are
interested in learning more about the phases of learning and how to grow great
leaders, I would definitely recommend it.
Have you moved away
from a hobby that you love because you can’t find the time?

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  1. Krystle Cook says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I really need to get back to reading more like I used to. Now that the kids are back in school I may be able to read a little more.

    Reply
  2. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    September 11, 2016 at 2:59 am

    I've always wanted to learn how to knit and I am an avid reader when I have the time to do so. These are some awesome hobbies to pick up.

    Reply
  3. Christina Aliperti says

    September 10, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    My mom loves to knit when she has the time. She makes some really beautiful things for my nieces.

    Reply
  4. Casey says

    September 9, 2016 at 2:28 am

    This is a great reminder! I really love reading too and find that it easily falls to the side when I have other commitments. But it's important to remember just how relaxing these hobbies and passions are so we've got to make time for them!

    Reply
  5. CourtneyLynne says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Ahhhhh I really need to read more! I love reading so much but work always takes over my free time!

    Reply
  6. Rachel Catherine says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    I've tried so hard to be a knitted but I just can't seem to get into it. I do love to ready but have done far less since having kids. I need to get back to it.

    Reply
  7. Brittany Muddamalle says

    September 8, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I absolutely love knitting! I used to only crochet, but now I do both. I love being able to make special things for my kids or cozy scarves in the Fall!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer Johnson says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    My grandma did crochet and my oldest has started to knit!! I love when I get time to enjoy a hobby of mine.

    Reply
  9. Lesley Carter says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    I love your goal to read 100 books this year. I might be behind for 2016 but it's going on my 2017 list.

    Reply
  10. Sheena Tatum says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    I wish I had more time to read but I barely have time to keep up with everything else in life. A few minutes here and there is all I get for now!

    Reply
  11. Nicole Escat says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    My grandma loves knitting and sewing. She made them her bread and butter.

    Reply
  12. Mandy Carter says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I have never tried knitting but every time I travel I see a few women doing it as they wait in the airport and it always looks so relaxing!

    Reply
  13. Amanda Love says

    September 8, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Knitting is one of the things that I wish I had the patience to learn! I think it's really awesome though. Reading on the other hand is a hobby that will always be close to my heart.

    Reply
  14. Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily says

    September 8, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    My daughter taught herself to know from YouTube videos and it's something I'd like to learn to. Maybe she can teach me now 😉

    Reply
  15. Kimberly Stroh says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I need to start knitting again. It's a great de stressor for me and I love making gifts for people!

    Reply
  16. MyTeenGuide says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I used to do needlepoint and I miss it badly. You are right, if it's something we miss, then we need to find the time to do it.

    Reply
  17. Taylor Mobley says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:13 am

    I crochet and I feel the same way. I think I have three unfinished projects going right now. I just never have time to sit and do it!

    Reply
  18. Melissa Vera says

    September 8, 2016 at 2:27 am

    My sister-in-law tried to teach me how to knit years ago but I never got the hang of it. I was all thumbs. Your knitting is beautiful

    Reply
  19. Terri Steffes says

    September 8, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Yes. I love to paint and I haven't done it in years. Space and time. I love to read and that is my passion now.

    Reply
  20. Rebecca Bryant says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:52 am

    I don't read as often ad I use to. It' hard with school, blogging adn life. I try to fit it in where i can.

    Reply
  21. Karen Morse says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:34 am

    I have done that before – I get all excited about knitting and then I get lost in work and 10 months later I remember that I loved knitting. Same thing happened for using my sewing machine… but I still have hope to get back to that soon!

    Reply

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