We had our first Craft Mutiny event today at Debbie's house and it was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and it was rad to meet some new people. Debbie was amazing to host us at her house! We also added a new member to the mutiny. Welcome to Sean! I bought a great little orange man painting from him. I will post a pic tomorrow. Tonight I have zombie dolls to silkscreen. This first Craft Mutiny event really made me realize just how amazing it is to have friends again! Things were weird with our friend situation during my pregnancy and of course after. But today, both old and new friends came out to support me and I love that. Not to mention how much I totally adore the mutineers. We work well together. We are a great team.

I have been quite overwhelmed with things lately. Mostly the orders. But also Anya. She wants to be held all the time. She needs mama. Today, I learned something, though. Not once today did I see my friend's 2-1/2 year old scream for her or freak out asking to be held. It might have happened, but I didn't see it. On the other hand, everyone worried over Anya's crying for mama. This time in my life is very very short. Some day, my girls won't want to be held. Some day, I won't be able to make them feel better by my presence alone. And every single time I get stressed out with Anya because she isn't as easy going as her sister, I am missing out. Every time. And it makes me sad. And I wish I could be a better mother all the time. Not just when I stop and think and not get caught up in the moment. I am a little spread thin. I am growing old faster. But I am loved bigger and better than I could ever imagine. I need to remember these things.

I leave you with a new picture of the girls. Their love for Archie is tremendous and I worry that the longer he lives, the harder it will be when he dies. I can't believe I am worrying about this. But they literally call for him when they wake up in the morning.