What matters the most

I've had a lot on my mind lately.

I've sat there thinking over and over in my head what I would write about and how would I word it.

It all comes down to whats most important...

My family!

Earlier this year I quit my job to become a stay at home mom.

I opened up Princy n Paris in January but didn't start making items until February or March.

I never thought it would turn into what it is today:)

I now think that I am in need of some sort.

I missed my sons Thanksgiving recital this year.

Not because I didn't want to be there,

not because I forgot, more or less because I've been so busy that I have somehow put my family on the back burner.

Not on purpose!

I cried that entire day when I went to pick him up and he was dressed in his little Indian costume....

I'm starting to cry just thinking about it.

Somehow someway the hubby and I both missed that he was having a school recital.

Today was his Christmas recital:)

We were all there this time!

Here is a pic of him and his teacher Miss Avery

She is an absolute DOLL and we love her!!!!!

I had plans of making all of the kids in his class a handmade Christmas ornament with their name on it and give the teachers each a gift certificate to my shop (which I still plan on doing!)

After the recital I went to ask the teacher for a list of all of the kids in his class. While she was looking I was looking at the calendar and noticed that today was his last day of school!!!!! I had nothing ready to give to his class or his teachers.

Again I have failed and fell short on my duties of being the mom that I want to be to my kids.

When do I draw the line to what it most important??!!

I have somehow lost focus!

My shop consumes me! More than I ever thought it would!

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE what I do but I love being a good mom to my kids more!

Last night I came across another copycat. This one was worse than all of the others because I know she's bought from me and the has copied the items that she has gotten from me.

I don't look for these people!
I swear! They seem to fall right into my lap!!

So, do I continue doing what I do?!? Make hair pretties for others to just copy while I run myself into the ground! That's what I'm starting to feel like! I do ALL of the grunt work and someone just studies my items and makes a look a like and makes the profit off of my hard work.

Just doesn't seem fair, at ALL!

By no means do I want across as whiny!

I'm just keeping it real!

I have this big thing for justice.

Ok, moving on:)Here are some more pics from today:) I didn't focus on getting the PERFECT pic! I just took a couple to remind myself of this day:)

Another pic of Miss Avery and Princeton:)

Princeton being goofy! I swear, I don't know what it's going to take to get a good pic of this kid, lol!

Well it seems as everyone else wasn't in the mood for pics either, lol

On a happy note I have a lot of plans for the new year coming up!:) I have several collaborations that I am super excited about!!:) I am going to try and take things in stride and hope for a better year!!:) I have made some awesome friends along the way and I feel beyond touched at everyones support! I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

I also have THE BEST customers in the world!!!!

I rarely talk about that! but it's true!:)

The biggest compliment to have is repeat customers!!

Most of everyone who has ever bought from me has been a repeat customer, some on a monthly basis!:) That just makes my heart swell with gratitude!:) If I have never thanked you personally, THANK YOU!:)

Everyone has been so extremely understanding to my turnaround times and have even been gracious if I've gone a couple of days past what is promised!

I have had a couple of concerned emails along the way from customers (which is to be expected:) but no one has been nasty or ugly to me!

I do try my hardest to make everyone happy:)

You are all what keep me going:)

Thank you, again, for your support!