School Days Prep

Sweet Jessica invited any and all of us that could come–to help her set up her classroom before school begins. Most of us have never been part of the “behind the scenes” work that is back to school. 

It was enormous fun doing any of the millions of jobs that needed doing before Meet the Teacher night could happen. I cut out flowers and word posters, folded and stapled booklets, and cut out name cards for the kids desks.

As you’ll see, there really was something even the smallest helpers all the way up to the most ambitious and creative of the group could do. It was lovely to just be part of the experience and to help the task not be quite so huge for her.

Happy Back To School night Jessica!! Here’s to the best school year EVER!!

We sure do love you!

 

 

Love Life

“Don’t be gloomy. Do not dwell on unkind things. Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. Even if you are not happy, put a smile on your face. ‘Accentuate the positive.’

 Look a little deeper for the good. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life.”

–Gordon B. Hinckley

 

 

Beautifully Conflicted

First, I started making this pretty pink blanket.

Then I got distracted by this gorgeous granny square.

But then I got really excited by this beautiful blue blanket.

Then I wondered if a bag would look good with this yarn…

but then, I do need to get started with the holiday stuff.

*sigh*

Well, my project bag is packed and exciting and calming and beautiful and responsible and frivilous and completely conflicted…

but at the same time…

full to the brim with so many things that make me happy in so many directions.

So, I guess I’ll just grab this little bag of joy and head out the door and see where the mood takes me.

Sounds like pure…

heaven.

 

 

Love Life

 

“You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities.”

~ Gordon B. Hinckley

 

 

The Good Stuff

Ten Classic Sesame Street Songs to Take You Back to the 1970s - Sesame Workshop

Late one night I was casually looking back at some ancient posts, when I came upon a couple of old school Sesame Street videos that Baby Chomp used to watch.  One video led to another and another and before I knew it I had a whole playlist made on YouTube called Sesame Street–the Good Stuff. I was surprised at how much fun it was to see good old Bert and Ernie again. Like some dear, sweet friends had come by for lunch.

Before the night was over, I kinda, sorta ended up clicking a button that I seriously didn’t mean to click. It was so implusive, that I forgot I had even done it.

Until…

this showed up.

Oh, dear. What did I do?!

This is what I did and I’m not a bit sorry, after all. In fact, I think I’m going to love it.

What I meant to say was, “It’s totally for the grandkids. Really.”

Wanna come over?

Heh, heh.