Tornado Terror

I have a two year old tornado terror which can make it difficult to say the least to make garb and other projects. It is often impossible to bring out my sewing machine when she's awake and she is now taking fewer naps which can often make me want to cry a little. Even just laying out the fabric and cutting pieces of patterns out can be difficult because she wants to help. If anyone has had a toddler they know that their version of helping consists of very little help and much getting in the way. I try and show her how to help because it helps her stay involved and really it's very sweet but alas it can drive me mad!

So last night I was in the kitchen getting food for the older child and the younger child. I come back into the living room and find my embroidery thread everywhere. My hoops everywhere and everything that was in my little box spread all over the floor. Apparently the request of please watch your sister was not enough to distract the older one from Lego Batman. Yes the pull of video games was strong which I completely understand as my husband and I enjoy video games as well!

However, the older was asked to watch her sister and since she had not done so she got to help me detangle all the threads and wrap them around the plastic cards I had bought for that very purpose. Eventually we got them all cleaned up and the older child learned her lesson thankfully. Hopefully next time she'll keep an eye on her sister better.