Ah the weekend...

I have the house to myself for a little while this evening as Scott is musically occupied until 9:30 or so. I have the laundry going, the dishwasher humming, the kitchen cleaned, garbage taken out...I figure I should rest for just a sec.

Whilst resting, I would like to share with you THESE:

From Noa Noa, I really like these pants. When I showed them to husband the other day, he kind of looked at them while squinting, a face that interprets to, "Really? How should I tell you that I'm not really diggin those?" While what he actually said was, "Hmm...I guess I'd have to see them on you". Wise choice of words husband. Because I am quickly stumbling into love here.

Anyway, I will get back to thinking about more chores and watching shows that Mr D doesn't care for. Amazing how I've had somewhere around 1,300 weekends in my lifetime and yet I get excited about nearly each and every one.

I am going to sleep in till 8:00 tomorrow! Don't try to stop me!
Peace out homies.

Brightened my day

Two minute story:

I got to work this morning and went outside to greet my little monsters. I got my morning hugs and hellos in while attempting to manage 4 different mini conversations (when working with small children I think you develop the skill of being able to hear and comprehend more than one conversation that is being spoken to you at the same time) while one of my little boys kept trying to get my attention, "Miss Heidi? Miss Heidi. Miss Heeiidi?" I finally looked over at him and asked, "What's up buddy?"

His response was, "You look pretty". Then he ran off to play dodgeball.

That's how you know it's a good day.

Just thinking about it made me temporarily forget that I have just noticed my lazy eye seems to be getting worse and I think I'm two steps away from looking like Steve Buscemi in Mr Deeds. For real. But I'm not supposed to talk about it anymore. Scott thinks I'm being paranoid.

Whatever, we'll see who's paranoid when people start asking him which is my "good eye".

Happy Tuesday and to all, a goodnight.

Forecast looks a bit fabric-y

Hi all. How's it going?

Happy 2011 by the way. Forgot to say that. So far the first 14 days have flown by. For real? We're halfway through January? Absurd.i.ties. I haven't even made any New Years Resolutions. Wait, hang on a sec. I'm actually not sure I've ever made NYResolutions.

Well in place of those ... I'll just throw out a few things I'm inspired by as of late/what's worming through my brain and refusing to give my tendinitis a break.

I recently received (and also acquired) some of the most amazing books ever. For Christmas I got Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts, as well as Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts. I was so giddy. I have now gingerly leafed through both books probably 3 times each. Each time I do I find myself dreaming of a craft/art corner all my own in our house someday. Eventually when we get a bigger place we'd love to have a second room that would be our studio/guest room. So hopefully my dream is not too far in the distance.

I also acquired from a wonderful donor, a 1960 edition of Better Homes and Gardens Sewing Book. I nearly cried when I found it. It is that beautiful. I adore early 60's fashion and this book is a wealth of sewing and craftsman knowledge. After a week of having it I turned to the husband and sighed, "I'm on page 40 and it's only getting better and better" as I wiped away a small tear. Ok, who am I kidding...small tear? Really, me? But let's pretend because that's how the scene went in my head.

This is no novel either mind you. It is a manual. I was reading a bit about it and someone likened it to a cookbook. So if you can imagine reading that snuggled in bed, then you're with me.

Isn't it beautiful? However, now I have been forced to apologize to said husband for teasing him about reading an old Toyota 4Runner Manual in bed at night. What nerds we are indeedy.

This has spurred on a sudden desire for something new to sew (go figure). Therefore I did what any logical person would do and checked ebay for "vintage" patterns. Oh the joys to behold. I now have a few packages coming my way any day now. The excitement is overwhelming. Truly.

I plan to reinvent the shift dress. There, I said it. It's out there. I'm doin it!

Moving on, I also have been eying our poor couch in a manner that makes him quiver a twinge as I walk by these days, seeing as BHs and Gs has empowered me, telling me that, "Slipcovers are inexpensive, easy to make. New slipcovers give a wonderful lift to an old sofa or chair. Combined with new draperies, they give a welcome color change." How can I refuse? They used "draperies" in a sentence.

Oh goodness. I'm doomed. Just doomed. But so happily so. I can smell it in the air - 2011 is going to be a good year.

All for now. Hasta luego.

Ahh...this is the life

Today I was standing outside talking to some of my kids, probably about favorite cartoons or the finer usages of the word "poopy", when this little girl that was resting against me looked up (huge grin on her face) and said, "Ms Heidi, I just farted on you" and erupted into a fit of giggles. My chorus of "Ewww"s and "Gross"s only resulted in more uncontrollable giggles from the offender. Then out of my mouth popped, "I'm gonna fart on you!" before I could stop it. This was followed by an absolute break out of giggling and guffawing by all my kids as though I'd said the funniest thing they'd ever heard.

Too far? Meh, who knows. Thus are the joys and snapshots of my life.

Using the 20 minutes I don't have -

I am going to say a quick, "Hello" and then scoot my buns to try to get the next few tasks on the impending "To Do" list done double time to make up for things.

Sister's wedding was great, so happy it's over though. I mean, so happy they are so happy. Naturally. Happiness all over the place. And better yet, we have a pleasant break from weddings, at least for a while.

Our vacation up the coast was wonderful, pictures to maybe come. I say maybe because I am uploading them here in my head, but let's just wait and see if that really does happen. San Fran was gorgeous, Philz coffee is the most amazing thing ever and it basically made and ruined my life all within a matter of 20 seconds, which was a weird sensation, let me tell you. Oregon was beautiful + relaxing + fun. If you stop in Portland for lunch and cupcakes in September, you may fall in love. Not sure how wise that is but I'll wager Not At All. Seattle was great fun, such an artsy feel, so much coffee, so many trees! Also probably not the wisest to base your sole opinion of the city upon three days of site seeing in the best of weather conditions. Unrealistic, but nice for us.


Work is great, thanks for asking. Workin my buns off. My co-teacher [aka the one that has the entire year planned out and has been doing this for over a decade] has a family crisis and has been out for 2 weeks leaving me as head teacher. She will be out for about 4 more weeks give or take [breathing into a paper bag now]. Only joking. Everything is under control...yes, there are looming issues that cause nightmares in my mind, but other than that, things are going swimmingly. Who knew that two such harmless words could be so daunting? Open House. Lordy, I just sweat a little.

Ok, this is cut short, but Henry's is waiting and I have to pick up the husband from a worship sesh (stands for session but I was too lazy to type it out. And I don't want to hear what you have to say about what I just wrote. Thank you.) and then do dinner while we continue to catch up on 30 Rock, and by catch up I mean finish season 1. Don't judge. We all have shortcomings.

I will leave you with this: today, while at my desk working on prepping the next "Circle Time" and simultaneously watching the kids, I overhead two puzzle buddies having the following conversation - initials are replacing names, but I think you could have figured that one out on your own. Let's hope.

R: Jesus wouldn't have snatched that piece from me like that A.!
A: Hmph. Well I wanted it!
R: He's up in heaven and He wouldn't like that.
A: He's not in heaven! He's here in us!
R: Well...He's in heaven and in us. But I don't know how. And you shouldn't have snatched my piece. I'm telling.

Take out the theology and that's a pretty standard puzzle convo in my class. However, the theology made it that much better.

Off to the market. Hope you are alive and well cyberspace!

Found, Hired, and Sewing like Crazy

I feel like every now and then, when I go a little too MIA in the blog world, I need to drop just a quick note to say, "Still Here!!"

Latest News (before I hit the pillow):
- I am now employed full time at the preschool. I am co-teaching a class of Pre-K-ers, aka 4 year olds. Love them, admire the teacher I'm working with, can't wait for the school year to start. However, we're fitting in an awesome vacation up the coast first!

- Three books I got from the library that the kids have loved: There's Something in my Attic, Jumpy Jack and Googily, and Pigeon Wants a Puppy. The last read with the correct inflections is apparently Pee In Your Pants Hilarious. Ok, not really that bad...we all know in my field that could be quite literal.
It's funny. That's the point. If you have kids, they are worth looking into.

- Sisters' wedding is fast approaching and I am still working on quite a few things. Ring Bearer pillows are near completion, but I still have quite a few pinwheels to pound out. And two or three fairy wands. It'll get done, don't worry.

- I found my camera cable!! Not that you were aware that it's been missing, but this is the majority of the reason I have been such a procrastinator in my blogging. How could I post about just anything when Scott's performance from the Adams wedding is stuck in my camera?! This means many a post is soon to hit you.

- I hope you all realize that my new job security means many more ridiculous child stories...

...and on that note ~ (just one, I promise) one of my favorite little boys was in my class the other day, and after a little girl had made some comment of very little importance (something along the lines of, "This cracker is salty!"), he said with great drama and while rolling his head back, "[Girl's name], you are crackin me up! You are crackin me up at this Sitch-U-ation right now."    My eyes watered I was silent laughing that hard. Maybe you just have to hear how he said it, but it was worth my entire day just to be a fly on the wall (/teacher at a desk) for that moment.

Ok, more to come, I promise.
xoxo

Sweet tooth anyone?

I just stumbled upon an amazing find! If you are hungry right now, do not even click on this page...in fact, you may want to close your eyes for this one.

Amazing...I know. They're by Ming Makes Cupcakes and she puts all of her recipes online. I am in love with this woman.

Check it out. Try it out. Get fat. Let me know how they taste.