Random: mature

It is amazing how a child mature through schooling and experiencing differences in life. It is amazing to see how Stella stays with her commitment today, although the process was frustrated. Every day, I watch this child of mine mature in behavior and in thoughts. Each day, I try to capture her changes...

When Stella was 5, I taught her how to use the sewing machine. The interest didn't stay very long! She is the kind of child who is all about books, drawings and playing music. Sometimes, if I work on a same sewing project for a few days she might wanted to know what am I doing. Just curious why it takes so long and how will to look like.  Since we moved two years ago, she never asked if she can sew with me. As a mama I am sad and disappointed. I wish we could sew together again and share some of my fabric with her! I dreamt about someday she brings me to a fabric store and share a fat quarter bundle with me or get some fabric for me.  Does that sound crazy? I would like to introduce some of the sewing fun with her!

Today she asked, if she can sew with me? I was dancing in my head! Quickly I pulled out another sewing machine from the storage room for her and she threaded it herself. She picked out 9 different prints and wanted to make a little quilt for KiKi. A simple and easy nine patch block is perfect for her to start! It took her a few hours to get the line straight and a few times to ripped the seam off ! She was frustrated and wanted to give up! I asked her if she'd rather sew on my machine? She sat on my chair and set the speed down to 1/2 and slowly making the patch. The mini quilt is not perfectly made, but truly it is her very first quilt!   When she has it made I saw a big smile on her face and quickly she asked me if she can stamp KiKi's name. She pulled out the stamping box and did all the final touch work for KiKi.  KiKi was resting in her new quilt this afternoon. S really had good time making this mini quilt today! I knew that I probably need to get a proper sewing machine for her, since the one she was using is misbehaving itself lately. There are hopes that she will ask to sew with me again. {I crossed my fingers and toes!}

It takes time to let my little bean to sprout. It is hard not to wish the little bean grows faster and stronger, but yet at the same time hope the little bean grows slower and enjoy all the fun time. I am grateful to see the maturity in her each day,week, month. Soon she will sprout on her own and I shall be.... ready!

xxC