She-Knits Podcast: The Knitting Circle
Listen to Sharon talk about balancing her constant hunger to knit and design more while keeping things afloat in her BIG family life.
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Without My Kids
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Welcome back---so glad you came-- just so you know, the end of my written piece gets sort of lost into the next subject about my daughter itching herself to death at camp. The end of the written piece is-
"oh crap....here comes those tears again"
Sorry one of these days maybe my DNA will mutate and I will grow the editing gene.....but don't count on it anytime soon.
She-Knits for Knitters patterns and kits:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=34352§ion_id=5112686
Kniterella gift cards with cool knitting graphics:
http://knitterella.com
Chickadee's Beads and Buttons:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=92932
Knitting Blog Contests:
The Loopy Ewe's contest
http://www.theloopyewe.com/sheri/2007/06/the-troublemaker-and-a-contest/
I never actually said the name of the blog with the sock knitting estimate contest.
It is Dr. Girlfriend Knits
http://www.drgirlfriend.com/2007/06/a_socktacular_contest.htm
Here is another contest I didn't even talk about- you have to link her to some comfy sock show-offable shoes and if she picks your shoes to buy you get a bunch of goodies from her- it ends June 30:
Flash Bang Fibers
http://flashbangfibers.blogspot.com/2007/06/contest-and-trip-to-mall.html
Another one I didn't talk about on Cosi Knits ends 6/27
http://cosymakes.wordpress.com/2007/06/20/no-button-stories/
Let me know if you have a blog with a knitting contest!
I really miss my kids....throw me a crumb of love....or not!
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Your podcasts are getting better and better (if that's possible!). Keep up the great work :) I hope your bag kits and patterns sell well - I couldn't resist the Marly kit so I'm looking forward to receiving it.
Great big hugs Sharon!
I do enjoy my alone time when my daughter is busy doing something, but I certainly feel some of the same things as you.
If you haven't heard it, go listen to the latest Socks in the City podcast - at least the very beginning. I was laughing so much listening to the beginning of that after hearing about your sock. Yes, it is ok that you don't like the socks. To each, her own.
I just found your podcast and I enjoyed it so much.
Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the podcast Donna. I always reply back to everyone if they have a return e-mail or blog to respond to, but when a nice person like yourself, leaves me a sweet little message like yours, and has no return e-mail or blog- I am left to say "thanks to you for taking the time to comment and I really appreciate it" right here on my show notes blog and only just hope you see it!!
Sharon
As Jo says, your podcast just keeps getting better. And I love to hear your wiews on things and the small stories you share with us from your daily life. I cant ever imagine myself having 7 kids and still beeing able to keep my sanity. I have a 3 year old and soon a newborn and I think that will bee more than enough for me *lol*
Sharon,
I am a mom of three girls and I can totally relate to this episode. I love my girls so much. I just survived my eldest daughter's HS graduation, and in a few weeks I'll be dropping her off at college. I have been working on preparing my heart for this, but I'm not sure if you really can. She was my first baby and now she is going off on her own. I don't know of any amount of knitting that can ease that ache. ;-) But I am proud of her and happy for her, so I will do my best not to become a slobbering mess. I will save that for when she can't see me.
I do love your podcast because we have so much in common. I am a mom, I have been knitting since childhood and I do it every chance I get, I have ADD also, so knitting really does help me to concentrate on other things.
So, I'm a fan & I look forward to your next episode.
Ahhh, guys, I'm well on the other side of letting go and I have to tell you, it does get better. Much better. There is no greater joy than seeing your adult kids being successful grown ups and being "on their own." We get to see 2 out of 3 on a regular basis (the third live too far away for weekend visits, but we visit when we can). You know what? On a different level, they still need you! AND the best part, when it comes around--GRANDBABIES!! They are so huggable and fun. I have one (too far away) and one on the way. I can't wait!
Feel what you are feeling but know it gets better!
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for the great podcast! I enjoyed it very much.
I've been thinking about your sadness, which I also feel. I have only one child (a 2 year old) who was born when I was 36, so this is probably the only child I will ever have. Like you, I really do mourn the changes as she goes from stage to stage.
I think we also mourn for the life that we've become accustomed to living when big changes come along. It seems like it is the convergence of the two sadnesses that is overwhelming.
I don't really have any advice for dealing with it, but please know that you are not alone.
When I listened to this last night, my heart ached for you! You must be a wonderful mom, and your kids are blessed to have someone like you caring for them. It's OK to let yourself feel sad; let the tears come and don't try to talk yourself out of them.
Hi Sharon, I'm commenting late because I've gotten behind in the podcasts (everybody else's too, not just yours). Anyway I loved this 'cast and I cried while I listened to it. I only have one child so the things that pull my mothering heartstrings may be different, but I SO get where you were when you podcasted this.
Just a couple of nights ago, my daughter came to me for a kiss before bed and said "you don't need to come upstairs and tuck me in. I'll just kiss you now. Good night!" And she ran upstairs and went to bed.
I felt soooo sad. Not as if I'm not needed - I know I am - just, dunno. Sad. I thought of that when I listened to this podcast.
I like your podcast mostly because I think you are a very nice person. You are very emotionally honest, and your intuitions are sound and interesting.