Not so busy moments...

I am now a "business" owner. I make and sell crocheted items, mainly photography props. This is on top of my full time job as a mommy to three and a class I am taking for dog grooming....yes, I am busy! But, my business venture plays a good role for me right now...it is for my slow moments. Watching "Cars" for the millionth time with My oldest son, I can usually knock out a hat or a simple diaper cover...when I get all the babies to nap at the same time, same thing...when everyone goes to bed for the night, a couple hours of school time, and a little more crochet. My days and nights are more full, but I am a happier person. I love to create, and I would like to contribute to my family...with this I can do both. Starting is taking time, but I have a photographer friend who is helping me, by using what I make for her pictures and then I get photo shoots and publicity at the same time for my family....and you all have seen my posts about my picture addiction :-) I'm working my way through my days, and I am a calmer and happier ME!

Capable...More or less?

As we sat down to eat today it dawned on me that my husband never eats with one of our children on his lap. I know, strange train of thought and really nothing to be worried about. But, this led me to my next thought....when it comes to children, housework, etc. Do our better halves..the male ones...believe that they are less capable? My husband is a willing helper, but in most cases, he thinks nothing of leaving me with our three children at the table. But if I do, and he thinks its taking a long time, he will text me to see if I brought my phone with me. I don't believe I have ever given him any reason to think that he can't handle all of them, but somehow I wonder if he feels that? How do we encourage our men to be more confident? How do we let them know that they are capable? I'm not going to go out and assert my woman's "liberty" and get a job outside of my home to force it...but I may start leaving him with the kiddos more. And just general praise I think will be beneficial. Let's help our men....they are capable!