There are times where my life seems so chaotic that I feel like I can barely catch a breath! Obviously this little old blog is the first casualty of this chaos! I don't even need a crystal ball to know in the future it may not get any better! At times people will comment to me that they don't know how I manage to do it with 5 kids and all and inwardly I am chuckling away thinking that I must be giving the illusion that I am managing! No one needs to see the mound of washing piled up at the laundry door, despite doing 6 loads 3 days ago, or the chair covered in clean washing, folded and ready to put away from those 3 days ago! Not to mention the dishwasher needing to be emptied of yesterdays dishes and the new pile waiting on the edge of the bench to go back in there! Yet here I sit, at my computer, procrastinating! Yep, I am managing really well in the procrastination department! LOL!!
To go with these things, my little boy has decided that he now wants to toilet train. You would think by the time I get to the 5th child that it would be easy peasy, but I have to confess, toilet training is my most loathed developmental stage of childhood (so far, as I am finding the teenage angst a bit difficult too!). Having said that, we were out all yesterday and I did have a nappy on him but he didn't wet it once, informing us every time he needed to go to the toilet! What a little champ!
Now, despite my lack of blogging, I have been scrapping! I had this u-tube video up on the Prima blog showing how to make this LO. Lots of fussy cutting and distressing, sounds just like me! LOL!
I also have to share some sad news as well. Now it came about from a good thing, (that I can't tell you about just yet) but had a sad consequense that I had to give up my role with Websters Pages. So with saddness I had to resign from my role on the DT with Websters. This was my last LO created with the beautiful Websters Pages Sunday Picnic line. I ADORE this line, the colours are just so up my alley! Please don't laugh too hard at the photo of me!!
These are some cards I created using Sunday Picnic as well....
So on that note, it is time to head off to bed for some sleep! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh gosh, your layout about Kaitlyn is so gorgeous! Your layering and clustering looks incredible! And the layout about you is so pretty too. Just love all the flowers you made out of the paper. Your cards are all true beauties too. It sounds like you've been one busy mom and scrapaholic lately:)
Posted by: Romy | March 19, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Oh, I'm hearing you on the neglectful blog thing. But I've found my blojo and stylejo too, while I'm at it!
I look forward to hearing what you're up to and why you're resigning from Websters DT!!!
That layout of you at school is just gorgeous. The Janine I remember! I'm so proud of all your achievements, and you didn't even mention your perfect English score! So humble of you!
Those were the days!
xx
Posted by: Kymmie @ a day in the life of us | March 19, 2012 at 12:54 PM
HI.. so glad you could stop by!!haha!! I can only imagine how you do it!!! I only have 2 kids at home now, plus MOTH (man of the house) and I find my scrapping and blogging can take a back seat.. so don't mind the washing, the folding, the cooking... it will get done when it gets done.. the scrapping is YOUR time.. and may i add.... OUR time.. cos that is when we get to see you!!haha!! and when one door closes... it is always for a reason... and these layouts are stunning.. and we all have those photos from the archives we would rather not scrap.. but hey... that was life then... take care of yourself!!
Posted by: lizzyc | March 19, 2012 at 01:41 PM
Hi janine! U just described my house and i only have 3 kids! Luv the prima lo. So pretty! Sad to hear ur leaving websters but i look forward to hearing ur good news!
Posted by: Shell carman | March 20, 2012 at 06:24 PM
I like your work. Really wonderful
Posted by: Dwijayasblog | March 21, 2012 at 08:06 PM
hi Janine, it is utter chaos in this household too! and i get the teenage angst bit too ... my eldest turned 14 yesterday, and to say that the hormones are kicking in is an understatement!! LOL!!
will miss seeing your Websters Pages creations, but wish you well, and looking forward to finding out the "good news"
Nina
Posted by: Neen | March 22, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Well I take my hat off to you Janine. I struggle with one child! I'm the worst procrastinator I know. I watched that video on the Prima blog the other day and I loved it! I'm always inspired by your work. I left a message for you over at my blog. :)
Posted by: Maria | March 28, 2012 at 08:45 PM
Amazingly stunning (esp the top page)! Love it!!
Posted by: Crystal Goulding | March 29, 2012 at 09:42 PM
So completely gorgeous and creative and unique~
Posted by: carla | April 10, 2012 at 11:42 PM