things i am doing instead of blogging

1. Finally (stupid injury) training for St. George- hooray!!!
2. Restocking my etsy shop- wait until you see the cute things I have been making. And. There are lots more coming. My shelves are full of lovely new fabrics.
3. Laundry- no idea how these small people wear so very many clothes.
4. Swim lessons here- Am super impressed and am now convinced that at least one of my boys will someday be swimming in the Olympics.
5. Cleaning out the basement- finished, hooray!
6. Sorting things for this consignment sale- am finding it very freeing to get rid of old baby stuff. ( this does not indicate a final decision but I figure that if I ever need baby stuff, I will get new stuff which will also be fun)
7. Designing Tommy's big boy room- he has requested a science theme, of course. Can't wait to show you.
8. Attempting to keep Johnny away from my fancy sewing scissor, and all other scissors because he does naughty things with them. And he might get hurt. It's going so-so.
9. Trying, (also unsuccessfully) to keep my extremely exuberant garden under control. Will probably write more about this on Monday because I am feeling very proud of it just now.
10. Getting excited to blow things up in our very own driveway tomorrow with lots of friends. Wanna come? You're invited.

11. Resolving to be a better blogger. Starting Monday.

Have a lovely weekend, hope you blow things up at your house too.

lazy daisy

I took a nap this morning. Don't tell anyone because I'm totally embarrassed. I've just been soooo sleepy since I got back from Utah and I haven't had time to do anything about it. Friday mornings both boys are at school (J only goes once a week). I got home from dropping them off and instead of working on my always extensive to-do list I crawled back under my covers and set the alarm for 90 minutes later. I had insanely crazy dreams. To make up for the wasted time I cleaned out the pantry and grocery shopped before I went to pick up my peanuts. I still feel guilty. And sleepy.

the best i can do today

I wanted to write you a little song about how happy I was to be home. I thought I would have plenty of time  to ponder yesterday during my 16 hours in the car. I did have plenty of time but the muse was unavailable and I came up with nothing. Suffice it to say we are home and pretty thrilled to be here. And just a little too exhausted to write a very clever blog entry. Maybe tomorrow.

they are my last carbs until easter-i swear

I have been lazy, lazy, lazy all week. I didn't run enough, clean enough, play enough, sew enough, plan enough, write enough or even sleep enough. I did lots of puttering. Vacation was delightful but I was (am still, a little, exhausted)and I have found that it takes me a week or so to sort of ease back into my routine. I've been craving schedule and I wanted to jump right back in and have everything back to normal as soon as possible but I was just not quite motivated enough. Instead I looked for the perfect shade of teal nail polish (found!), made aprons and reread my favorite books. I did throw a V-day party for Tommy's' class and purchasing pre-made decorations and coordinating paper dishes was my greatest achievement of the week. I have been putting off decisions (must choose a school for Tommy, ugh!),tasks and plans. No more. This morning I woke up wanting my routine back. Also, whilst reading magazines instead of being productive I came across several housekeeping ideas I want to try. I am a little disappointed that there is no school on Monday because it means true normalcy doesn't return until Tuesday. Who knew one could be all excited about Tuesday.

In the mean time I will putter a little more and bake valentine cookies because baking is soothing and I adore a good cream cheese frosted, heart-shaped cookie. Or three.

Happy little sigh.

the reason the basement is a mess

Today I am a slug- there is much to be done around this place and I am putzing around on the internet. But not anymore. Any minute now I am going to get out of my favorite rocking chair and transform into a whirlwind of activity. Any minute now...