I have been really upset this week. I have been uptight and out of sorts. I just realized what it was. I started reading a blog about school policies and testing. It is a subject I am interested in. What I didn't realize, because I didn't look closely enough, was that the writer had an agenda to abolish public education. On Monday, she started using the tragedy at the Amish School to explain why people should not attend public school. This reasoning really upset me. And, like an idiot, I kept going back to the blog to read what the author was saying and what comments were coming up. Well, I just cleared the history on my browser. I have no idea what the web address for this blog is, and I will never read it again. I feel like a new person.
I am going back to reading about quilting and the lives of the quilters I have come to think of as friends. It isn't that I don't want to read opposing points of view. It isn't that I don't want to read what reasonable people are thinking. I have especially enjoyed Dorothy's blog this week. She and I tend to be on the same side of the political fence. But I have also, in the past, enjoyed reading Teri's blog on political stuff, and she and I tend to be polar opposites. I am very intrigued by Teri's miniatures, by the way. I was very uplifted by Tracey's blog this week, and am so glad that she is fine. She and I are the same age, pretty much, so her health issue put my taking my health for granted in perspective. And, when my fridge died, I thought of Rebecca's post from September 18th and decided that a broken fridge wasn't so bad after all. Oh, and I love the shirt Debra and her mom are making. Jane Ann's post about talking Southern really made me laugh. As a person who is considered a Southerner up North and a Yankee down South, it really struck me as funny. No, I am sure I don't have an accent!
Tonight, while I watch Lost, I will finish the binding on my brown bag lady quilt. Tomorrow, I will get the twins' quilts layered, and maybe visit JoAnn's for some black fabric to make the boys' NFL quilts. And Friday, I will get my hair cut. Too bad he doesn't work in a full service salon anymore because I could use a spa pedicure. Just to make my life easier, I am sending my first quilt to a long arm quilter. I just need to get up the nerve to do it. (The quilt is not the first quilt I ever made, just the first quilt to get sent out. Don't want to confuse anyone. The first quilt I ever made, well, I may finish it one day.)
And I will continue to enjoy Dorothy's trip through Vermont. And I will start reading the John Adams book because I have a huge thirst for historical knowledge right now.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Well That's 35 Minutes I Will Never Get Back
My oldest son likes to go to intermurals in the morning before school. It is a great program because middle school around here does not get out until after 4. After school activities are really hard to fit in. Almost all of the clubs meet before school. And on days your club(s) don't meet, they have organized sports for the kids. So every morning, one of us takes our son to school so he can participate. For some reason this morning, traffic just wasn't working right. (Probably a few too many timid left turners...) Now, if I had realized this would be the case, I would have taken my cell phone and calendar, and while I was waiting to get out of the parking lot, I could have scheduled all sorts of dentist and doctors appointments. I could have called my mom and talked to her. But, I figured I would be in and out in a couple of minutes as usual.
While I was sitting there listening to my new cd, I remembered my sister talking about getting back onto the base in Germany after Sept. 11, 2001. My sister did not like the base preschool, so she took her son to the local German preschool. She taught at the base high school. After Sept 11, 2001, every car coming onto the base had to be searched. It took her sometimes an hour to get back onto base. So she took her books with her and did her lesson planning in the car. Here is the funny thing about it... The class she was teaching was time management. And here she was practicing it every morning.
Tomorrow, I will bring my cell phone and calendar, and traffic will flow as usual. However, I don't want to discourage my son from participating in as many things as he can handle. Especially when during the sex ed talk a few weeks ago they presented a statistic that said that kids who are busy and lead active lives tend not to engage in risk taking behaviors like drinking, drugs, and sex. Of course, my parents knew that without any statistics which would explain why I can play the piano and the viola, and I took dance and drama classes for years, not to mention sang in the church choir. There are evenings when I wish my son was taking my sister's time management class. I think they should add that to the middle school curriculum.
One more thing, I really managed to crack up the guy at the soccer store the other day. I went in to exchange a shirt my son's team had bought for my husband, the coach. It was too small, so I just needed a larger size. Little did I realize how much my daughter thought she NEEDED a green soccer ball. My husband coaches two teams, not to mention the neighborhood games that go on in our yard almost every night. So we have a lot of soccer balls, probably 10 or so. None of them are bright green, though. Anyway, I had to drag her out of there kicking and screaming. I finally looked at her and said, "Who do you think you are, Mia Hamm?" The guy behind the counter started laughing so hard he had to lean on the counter to keep from falling over. Glad I could make your day, sir! I really want to go back to the store to get some Christmas presents, but I am afraid to take her back in there.
While I was sitting there listening to my new cd, I remembered my sister talking about getting back onto the base in Germany after Sept. 11, 2001. My sister did not like the base preschool, so she took her son to the local German preschool. She taught at the base high school. After Sept 11, 2001, every car coming onto the base had to be searched. It took her sometimes an hour to get back onto base. So she took her books with her and did her lesson planning in the car. Here is the funny thing about it... The class she was teaching was time management. And here she was practicing it every morning.
Tomorrow, I will bring my cell phone and calendar, and traffic will flow as usual. However, I don't want to discourage my son from participating in as many things as he can handle. Especially when during the sex ed talk a few weeks ago they presented a statistic that said that kids who are busy and lead active lives tend not to engage in risk taking behaviors like drinking, drugs, and sex. Of course, my parents knew that without any statistics which would explain why I can play the piano and the viola, and I took dance and drama classes for years, not to mention sang in the church choir. There are evenings when I wish my son was taking my sister's time management class. I think they should add that to the middle school curriculum.
One more thing, I really managed to crack up the guy at the soccer store the other day. I went in to exchange a shirt my son's team had bought for my husband, the coach. It was too small, so I just needed a larger size. Little did I realize how much my daughter thought she NEEDED a green soccer ball. My husband coaches two teams, not to mention the neighborhood games that go on in our yard almost every night. So we have a lot of soccer balls, probably 10 or so. None of them are bright green, though. Anyway, I had to drag her out of there kicking and screaming. I finally looked at her and said, "Who do you think you are, Mia Hamm?" The guy behind the counter started laughing so hard he had to lean on the counter to keep from falling over. Glad I could make your day, sir! I really want to go back to the store to get some Christmas presents, but I am afraid to take her back in there.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Quilts of Valor Project
Debra has been asked to make a special quilt for the Quilts of Valor project to be used in their display in Houston. Graciously, Debra is allowing some of her blogging friends to participate in the project with her. Here are my two blocks that I made.
I am proud of myself because I usually only work with right angles. I am more of a square/rectangle type person. But I managed to make these and their points match and they are the right size. And I even managed to change the pattern to get rid of the set-in seams. Note, I took the pictures before pressing, so they don't look quite square.
I am also proud to be part of the Quilts of Valor project. When I was in the quilt store, Tiny Stitches, buying the fabric for these blocks (any reason to visit the quilt store) the ladies who were working (shout out to Barb and Pam who played with my daughter while I searched for fabric) thought they should get the store involved in this project. So I am going to print out some information and bring it by the store.
As some of you know, my brother-in-law has been on two tours of duty in Iraq, and will be leaving again in the next few months. So this project is really near and dear to my heart. In the new year, I will be making time to work on quilts for this project. I have decided that my skills are good enough to participate.
I am proud of myself because I usually only work with right angles. I am more of a square/rectangle type person. But I managed to make these and their points match and they are the right size. And I even managed to change the pattern to get rid of the set-in seams. Note, I took the pictures before pressing, so they don't look quite square.
I am also proud to be part of the Quilts of Valor project. When I was in the quilt store, Tiny Stitches, buying the fabric for these blocks (any reason to visit the quilt store) the ladies who were working (shout out to Barb and Pam who played with my daughter while I searched for fabric) thought they should get the store involved in this project. So I am going to print out some information and bring it by the store.
As some of you know, my brother-in-law has been on two tours of duty in Iraq, and will be leaving again in the next few months. So this project is really near and dear to my heart. In the new year, I will be making time to work on quilts for this project. I have decided that my skills are good enough to participate.
Friday, September 22, 2006
A Visit to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Yesterday, my friend Rebecca and I visited the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to see the works of Niki de Saint Phalle. We took our little people with us, as many of these you can climb on. Her beautiful works are made of polyesther. Her many years of breathing the fumes while sculpting compromised her health and she died in 2002 at the age of 72. These sculptures are simply amazing.
I really fell in love with her Totems.
This sculpture is a camel vase and it was in the cactus room at the garden. It has plants growing out of its humps.
Here is another totem. The colors on these are brilliant.
This castle looked fun to climb through. But, it was fenced off so we refrained. I can just imagine the princess who lives in here.
This sign explains why she changed her medium. And below is one of the Skinnys.
I am now fascinated by this woman's works and want to read more.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
This was on Jane Ann's Blog
1. FIRST NAME? Julie.
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My initials, before I got married, were the same as my dad's. Both my grandmas are named Lois, although one didn't go by it and hated it, and my middle name, Lynn, is as close to Lois and my parents would go.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Probably watching TV. I cannot remember.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I do like my handwriting. I worked on it after taking a quilt labeling class.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Honey Ham.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably not. I don't think I am very friendly.
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Nope.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes. I am missing 8 teeth, but I have all my internal organs.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I sometimes think I might, but then I come to my senses.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Lucky Charms without milk.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not really.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Moosetracks by Mayfield Dairy.
14. SHOE SIZE? 7 1/2 - 8.
15. FAVORITE COLOR? Turquoise
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? That I cannot stick to an exercise program.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Living--my sisters. I wish they lived next door to me. Dead--my mother's parents. I wish my kids could know them. They still visit me a lot, especially around the holidays. You know, from the great beyond. Oh, and my father-in-law, because my oldest child is the only one of his soon to be 5 grandchildren who ever met him. I am also the only daughter-in-law who knew him.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes! I am a very curious person
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? khaki and barefoot.
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? Ham sandwich. I told you earlier I like ham.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Barney on demand is in the other room, and I can hear the washing machine spinning.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Azure blue.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? My husband. Spiced cider.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mom.
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their butt.
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I love Jane Ann.
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Classic Coke. Alcoholic--margarita on the rocks with salt.
28. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer.
29. EYE COLOR? Brown.
30. HAT SIZE? One size fits all.
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No. I wear glasses most of the time. I can see without them, but not very well.
32. FAVORITE FOOD? Tomato basil soup from La Madeline.
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy!!
34. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue Denim, which is unusual, but it is my most comfortable maternity top.
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Autumn.
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs, but I am not much of a touchy-feely person.
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Birthday cake.
38. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I am currently reading the parents' guide to the middle school sex ed program our county uses. I just finished 1776.
39. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? A giant penguin squishing the Microsoft complex that is saying, "Good morning Mr. Gates. I will be your server today." It is from the makers of Linux.
40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? That 70's Show.
41. FAVORITE SOUNDS? My kids laughing. The ocean.
42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Rolling Stones.
43. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? St. Petersburg, Russia, when it was still Leningrad and it was still the Soviet Union. So far from home in distance and culture.
44. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Listening.
45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Washington, DC.
46. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Jane Ann.
47. NEWEST THING YOU'VE TRIED? Having children close together in age.
48. ONE THING YOU'D CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF: More exercise. Learn more history.
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My initials, before I got married, were the same as my dad's. Both my grandmas are named Lois, although one didn't go by it and hated it, and my middle name, Lynn, is as close to Lois and my parents would go.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Probably watching TV. I cannot remember.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I do like my handwriting. I worked on it after taking a quilt labeling class.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Honey Ham.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably not. I don't think I am very friendly.
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Nope.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes. I am missing 8 teeth, but I have all my internal organs.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I sometimes think I might, but then I come to my senses.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Lucky Charms without milk.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not really.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Moosetracks by Mayfield Dairy.
14. SHOE SIZE? 7 1/2 - 8.
15. FAVORITE COLOR? Turquoise
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? That I cannot stick to an exercise program.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Living--my sisters. I wish they lived next door to me. Dead--my mother's parents. I wish my kids could know them. They still visit me a lot, especially around the holidays. You know, from the great beyond. Oh, and my father-in-law, because my oldest child is the only one of his soon to be 5 grandchildren who ever met him. I am also the only daughter-in-law who knew him.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes! I am a very curious person
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? khaki and barefoot.
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? Ham sandwich. I told you earlier I like ham.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Barney on demand is in the other room, and I can hear the washing machine spinning.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Azure blue.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? My husband. Spiced cider.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mom.
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their butt.
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I love Jane Ann.
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Classic Coke. Alcoholic--margarita on the rocks with salt.
28. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer.
29. EYE COLOR? Brown.
30. HAT SIZE? One size fits all.
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No. I wear glasses most of the time. I can see without them, but not very well.
32. FAVORITE FOOD? Tomato basil soup from La Madeline.
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy!!
34. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue Denim, which is unusual, but it is my most comfortable maternity top.
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Autumn.
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs, but I am not much of a touchy-feely person.
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Birthday cake.
38. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I am currently reading the parents' guide to the middle school sex ed program our county uses. I just finished 1776.
39. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? A giant penguin squishing the Microsoft complex that is saying, "Good morning Mr. Gates. I will be your server today." It is from the makers of Linux.
40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? That 70's Show.
41. FAVORITE SOUNDS? My kids laughing. The ocean.
42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Rolling Stones.
43. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? St. Petersburg, Russia, when it was still Leningrad and it was still the Soviet Union. So far from home in distance and culture.
44. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Listening.
45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Washington, DC.
46. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Jane Ann.
47. NEWEST THING YOU'VE TRIED? Having children close together in age.
48. ONE THING YOU'D CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF: More exercise. Learn more history.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
What I've Been Thinking About
I just stitched down the binding to a quilt. I need to do the hand part over the next couple of evenings. Then it will be done. It is the second of my Pick 4 Challenge. I have decided to change the other two projects to two projects I had forgotten about. The tops are ready. They need to be quilted and bound and sent to their recipients. They are for a friend's twin daughters who are 4, I think. These tops were done right after they were born, so they are appropriately aged. Ok, enough of the quilty stuff...
I have been looking at my to do list for the week. I need to make some baby blankets for various friends and relatives. I buy a yard and a half of flannel and serge around them to make a 45 inch square receiving blanket. They are quick and easy and I used a 50% off coupon on the flannel, and everyone is getting the same blanket. I do know where the serger is, I just have to set it up. Once I get it threaded and the tension right, the blankets should take no time. Since the serger, like my sewing machine, is a hand me down from my mom, I have her copious notes to help me. This time is another of the many times I am glad to have a former college professor for a mom who still writes down everything.
I need to go shopping for a baby shower I am attending next weekend. I know what I am going to get, so it should be easy. And the baby store is right near JoAnn's. I am hoping they have big guys working at the baby store who will happily load my purchase into my SUV. I also need to pick up some stuff for myself at the baby store.
While I am up there (it is only about fifteen minutes away, but I don't get up there very often) I am going to stop in JoAnn's and use my new 50% off coupon for fabric to make NFL quilts for the boys for Christmas. Last year, I participated in a swap, so I have 2 10 inch squares of fabric from each NFL team. I am going to very simply put black squares in between them and then black for the backing. I need to calculate how much I need, but that should be easy enough. Also, I want to figure out what fusible fleece is because I have a number of bag patterns that call for it.
I have a number of things I need to mail. The post office is one of those dreaded places for me. Maybe I will use the UPS Store instead.
Of course, there are the normal soccer practices and things to get the kids to. And then Thursday night the middle school is having a seminar on how to talk to your kids about sex. I think that should be interesting. One of the benefits of being at the wealthier middle school is that they can afford programs like this one.
And, I have guild Tuesday evening. That should be a blast! I want to get a couple more postcards done, but that might not happen. I was fascinated by all the different art forms these postcards were using.
A dad from one of my sons' soccer teams has offered me his late wife's rocker and ottoman. I have always wanted a rocker, but have always decided it was a luxury I didn't need. I was so thankful that I almost burst into tears. (Thank God I didn't. I am sure it would have embarassed him.) My husband will pick that up at soccer practice this week. This dad is a treasure to his kids and to our team. And he is so kind to me at soccer games. Actually, we have really great parents and kids on our soccer teams. We have been so lucky. No one is overly concerned about winning and losing. They all just want the kids to get exercise and have fun playing the game.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading everyones' blogs this week. I count you all among my good friends.
I have been looking at my to do list for the week. I need to make some baby blankets for various friends and relatives. I buy a yard and a half of flannel and serge around them to make a 45 inch square receiving blanket. They are quick and easy and I used a 50% off coupon on the flannel, and everyone is getting the same blanket. I do know where the serger is, I just have to set it up. Once I get it threaded and the tension right, the blankets should take no time. Since the serger, like my sewing machine, is a hand me down from my mom, I have her copious notes to help me. This time is another of the many times I am glad to have a former college professor for a mom who still writes down everything.
I need to go shopping for a baby shower I am attending next weekend. I know what I am going to get, so it should be easy. And the baby store is right near JoAnn's. I am hoping they have big guys working at the baby store who will happily load my purchase into my SUV. I also need to pick up some stuff for myself at the baby store.
While I am up there (it is only about fifteen minutes away, but I don't get up there very often) I am going to stop in JoAnn's and use my new 50% off coupon for fabric to make NFL quilts for the boys for Christmas. Last year, I participated in a swap, so I have 2 10 inch squares of fabric from each NFL team. I am going to very simply put black squares in between them and then black for the backing. I need to calculate how much I need, but that should be easy enough. Also, I want to figure out what fusible fleece is because I have a number of bag patterns that call for it.
I have a number of things I need to mail. The post office is one of those dreaded places for me. Maybe I will use the UPS Store instead.
Of course, there are the normal soccer practices and things to get the kids to. And then Thursday night the middle school is having a seminar on how to talk to your kids about sex. I think that should be interesting. One of the benefits of being at the wealthier middle school is that they can afford programs like this one.
And, I have guild Tuesday evening. That should be a blast! I want to get a couple more postcards done, but that might not happen. I was fascinated by all the different art forms these postcards were using.
A dad from one of my sons' soccer teams has offered me his late wife's rocker and ottoman. I have always wanted a rocker, but have always decided it was a luxury I didn't need. I was so thankful that I almost burst into tears. (Thank God I didn't. I am sure it would have embarassed him.) My husband will pick that up at soccer practice this week. This dad is a treasure to his kids and to our team. And he is so kind to me at soccer games. Actually, we have really great parents and kids on our soccer teams. We have been so lucky. No one is overly concerned about winning and losing. They all just want the kids to get exercise and have fun playing the game.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading everyones' blogs this week. I count you all among my good friends.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Postcards from...
Saturday, Fiber on a Whim welcomed the Contemporary Quilts and Fiber Arts Alliance to their studio for a sew-in. We worked on postcards for Fiberart for a Cause. There were 8 people working in the basement of this wonderful shop. It was very interesting to see all the different styles of postcards people were making. Rebecca has some pictures on her blog. Here are the two I completed on Saturday.
Pretty boring, huh? Well, if you open the doors, this is what you see...
That's a little better. The bat on the second one is hanging from a string, so he swings around. I had a great time. I have more designs in my head. Now to get them onto postcards.
Pretty boring, huh? Well, if you open the doors, this is what you see...
That's a little better. The bat on the second one is hanging from a string, so he swings around. I had a great time. I have more designs in my head. Now to get them onto postcards.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Outlet Shopping
Yesterday, I went to Dawsonville to go outlet shopping. I hadn't been up there in a while, so I was amazed to see how much the outlet mall had grown, not to mention the surrounding area. Anyway, to my surprise, there was a Williams-Sonoma outlet. Now, I love Williams-Sonoma. Not a holiday goes by where I don't give a number of gifts from Williams-Sonoma. I really just love that store. One of my favorite gifts to give is a set of three melamnte mixing bowls. They come in a lot of different colors and are a ton of fun. However, I never bought any for myself. Well, there they were at the outlet, in red no less, a color I want to incorporate into my new kitchen. Oh, they were beautiful. And, while I think the regular price of $24 for the three bowls is reasonable, they were on sale for $9.99. Another thing I love from Williams Sonoma are their dishtowels. Now these I think of as a luxury item. But there they were for a bargain price, so I got another set. I also got a new set of measuring spoons, because many of mine were lost in the move. I can make chocolate chip cookies with just a 1/2 tsp, but it is easier with a full set.
I also got some new boots to wear with jeans this winter, some clothes for the kids, and shoes for the one kid who was with me. All in all, it was a good day. Now to go back when my husband can come with me. He needs some new clothes...
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Another one bites the dust
Ok, I was having flashbacks to elementary school. We used to listen to Queen during art class. So, sometimes, when I am in an artistic mood, Queen pops into my head. Please, no one diss Mr. Green for letting us listen to what might could be objectionable music in art class. He was one of the best art teachers ever. I went to elementary school in the late 70's, and that just about says it all. My third grade teacher drove a VW Van. Avocado Green. By the way, my youngest sings "We Will Rock You" all the time, but doesn't quite make the segway to "We Are the Champions".
Anyway, back to the present time, I finished this quilt the other evening. It is a Halloween Baby quilt. The pattern is "Stars in His Eyes" by Becky of Quiltpox. I started it a year ago, made it through the quilting, but not the binding. I am so happy it is done and ready to be packed for the hospital.
I did live through the last back to school night for the year last night. I think maybe I should refrain from going out in public because I spent a lot of the time writing snarky notes to my husband about different things that were going on. I would give you examples, but I am afraid someone I know might read this blog and the comments were not fit for public consumption. Suffice it to say that my son will have a good school year, and if I have to supplement the Social Studies curriculum A LOT, then so be it. Just think, one year, in the not so distant future, I will have four of these to attend! Oh, and my guess is I am not the only one who rolls her eyes at some of the things people ask. By the way, college admissions people never see your middle school transcripts. Really, they don't. They just want you to get your act together by high school. (And I am one of the nuttier moms who thinks her child has a great shot at Yale, even though his dad and I didn't go there.) Anyway, I am becoming more and more antisocial. And I wasn't that social in the first place...
Anyway, back to the present time, I finished this quilt the other evening. It is a Halloween Baby quilt. The pattern is "Stars in His Eyes" by Becky of Quiltpox. I started it a year ago, made it through the quilting, but not the binding. I am so happy it is done and ready to be packed for the hospital.
I did live through the last back to school night for the year last night. I think maybe I should refrain from going out in public because I spent a lot of the time writing snarky notes to my husband about different things that were going on. I would give you examples, but I am afraid someone I know might read this blog and the comments were not fit for public consumption. Suffice it to say that my son will have a good school year, and if I have to supplement the Social Studies curriculum A LOT, then so be it. Just think, one year, in the not so distant future, I will have four of these to attend! Oh, and my guess is I am not the only one who rolls her eyes at some of the things people ask. By the way, college admissions people never see your middle school transcripts. Really, they don't. They just want you to get your act together by high school. (And I am one of the nuttier moms who thinks her child has a great shot at Yale, even though his dad and I didn't go there.) Anyway, I am becoming more and more antisocial. And I wasn't that social in the first place...
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Birthday Presents
I made this bag for my sister-in-law for her birthday. There are two in the picture because the bag is completely reversible and I made myself an identical one. The pattern is the Chelsea Tote by Amy Butler. I have adored her fabric on her patterns for years, but never found any in a shop. Well, Fiber on a Whim to the rescue. I LOVE that place. Anyway, the fabrics on the tote bags are also Amy Butler. I used YLI invisible thread, and I just loved it. My old Bernina 830 did not have a problem with it at all. I only used it for the top thread, though, not in the bobbin.
I did have to buy a new iron in order to make the totes because my old one bit the dust. It was 18 years old almost to the day and just wouldn't stay hot. So I went to Wal Mart and got the same brand. I love a heavy iron, so I bought the heaviest one I could find in that brand. I also need the auto-off setting. I know most quilters don't like the auto-off, but I do. I have an irrational fear of fire, so the auto-off keeps me from driving back and checking the iron more than once.
Ok, I am off to Back to School Night. Is anyone else tired of these? Or am I the only one who reads this blog who still has these to go to for the next 18 years? It is enough to make me want to home school, Tracey!
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
It's Done! Hurray!
The red, black and white quilt is DONE! I finished stitching down the binding at the Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Arts Alliance meeting last night. Now to get the swim team to sign it, and give it to the coach. When my husband saw it last night he said, "I didn't know you loved Coach Ben this much." I think that was meant as a compliment. Here it is in all its glory. I especially love the red binding. I had fun quilting the spirals using black and white varigated thread. I love varigated thread.
Last night we had guild at Fiber on a Whim. I LOVE that store and will someday spend money there. It is just that after the meeting, I was so tired that I was afraid to try to shop. However, once school starts next week, I will be making a trip there for some Angelina fibers and some Misty Fuse. That Misty Fuse stuff is so cool. The meeting last night was about how to use all these cool products such as Misty Fuse and Angelina Fibers. I thought the Angelina would be great for mermaid hair...
Last night we had guild at Fiber on a Whim. I LOVE that store and will someday spend money there. It is just that after the meeting, I was so tired that I was afraid to try to shop. However, once school starts next week, I will be making a trip there for some Angelina fibers and some Misty Fuse. That Misty Fuse stuff is so cool. The meeting last night was about how to use all these cool products such as Misty Fuse and Angelina Fibers. I thought the Angelina would be great for mermaid hair...
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Back from Vacation
I am back from a week at the beach with my family. I saw both my sisters and their kids. And, of course, my parents, who are looking very tan and fit from living in Florida.
I went to a cute quilt shop in Port Saint Lucie, whose name is escaping me at the moment. It is right on Route 1. I picked up a cute purse pattern designed by Kimura in Jensen Beach, Florida.
I have been seriously unpacking this week. I got my cookbooks unpacked and shelved. I am a cookbook fanatic, so there were lots of them to put away. I also rearranged the kids' playroom and family room in the basement so both are more usable. I set up a huge table on one side of the family room for crafting. It doubles as a great place to baste quilts.
Tomorrow starts the tax holiday weekend in Georgia, so I will take the kids to get their school supplies. I love school supply shopping. I am also going to get some arts and crafts stuff for the craft table in the basement.
It is strange to be starting a new school year in a new place. I used to know everyone and was very involved. Now I don't know very many people, although the ones I know are the very involved ones because I met them a PTA Council events. I do plan to take a step back this year. Last year I edited both the weekly and quarterly newsletter for my son's school. While it was very time consuming, I did know everything that was going on. I also had a good relationship with most of the teachers and all the administration of the school. Now I am starting fresh in two schools. However, with children who need gifted services, it does not take long to get to know the staff and administration of a school. Excellent gifted services is one of the key reasons my children are in public school.
I have started collecting my "afterschooling" curriculum. (I have a friend who homeschools and she made up that term for me...) Today I picked up the new kids' version of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by Lynne Truss. I loved the adult version of the book and saw this one on The Today Show yesterday. I looked at a couple of other things at Borders, but didn't find anything that impressed me. Next week, I will go to the teacher supply store to see what I can find. I want to do a lot with oceans and marine life since we have season passes to the aquarium. I also want to find some things on energy since my kids loved visiting the nuclear plant in Port Saint Lucie. My oldest was won over by nuclear power. So Debra, if you are reading this, can you point me to some interesting things about oil and petroleum since I know you are connected to that industry?
Rian's peach crisp is in the oven as I type. I found Georgia peaches in the grocery this week, so I am making it. Living in Georgia, I feel weird using California peaches...
Debra posted some beautiful Quilts of Valor that she and her mom have worked on. It is such a worthwhile project, and one that will go on for some time, I am sure. Check out what she did.
Tracey has been canning, which I have never done. My mom used to, though. I am hoping to get to Little Quilts for some repro fabrics to bribe her for some blackberry syrup and preserves...
I went to a cute quilt shop in Port Saint Lucie, whose name is escaping me at the moment. It is right on Route 1. I picked up a cute purse pattern designed by Kimura in Jensen Beach, Florida.
I have been seriously unpacking this week. I got my cookbooks unpacked and shelved. I am a cookbook fanatic, so there were lots of them to put away. I also rearranged the kids' playroom and family room in the basement so both are more usable. I set up a huge table on one side of the family room for crafting. It doubles as a great place to baste quilts.
Tomorrow starts the tax holiday weekend in Georgia, so I will take the kids to get their school supplies. I love school supply shopping. I am also going to get some arts and crafts stuff for the craft table in the basement.
It is strange to be starting a new school year in a new place. I used to know everyone and was very involved. Now I don't know very many people, although the ones I know are the very involved ones because I met them a PTA Council events. I do plan to take a step back this year. Last year I edited both the weekly and quarterly newsletter for my son's school. While it was very time consuming, I did know everything that was going on. I also had a good relationship with most of the teachers and all the administration of the school. Now I am starting fresh in two schools. However, with children who need gifted services, it does not take long to get to know the staff and administration of a school. Excellent gifted services is one of the key reasons my children are in public school.
I have started collecting my "afterschooling" curriculum. (I have a friend who homeschools and she made up that term for me...) Today I picked up the new kids' version of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by Lynne Truss. I loved the adult version of the book and saw this one on The Today Show yesterday. I looked at a couple of other things at Borders, but didn't find anything that impressed me. Next week, I will go to the teacher supply store to see what I can find. I want to do a lot with oceans and marine life since we have season passes to the aquarium. I also want to find some things on energy since my kids loved visiting the nuclear plant in Port Saint Lucie. My oldest was won over by nuclear power. So Debra, if you are reading this, can you point me to some interesting things about oil and petroleum since I know you are connected to that industry?
Rian's peach crisp is in the oven as I type. I found Georgia peaches in the grocery this week, so I am making it. Living in Georgia, I feel weird using California peaches...
Debra posted some beautiful Quilts of Valor that she and her mom have worked on. It is such a worthwhile project, and one that will go on for some time, I am sure. Check out what she did.
Tracey has been canning, which I have never done. My mom used to, though. I am hoping to get to Little Quilts for some repro fabrics to bribe her for some blackberry syrup and preserves...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Quilting
I got my brown bag lady quilt quilted today. Actually, I was almost done last night, but the bobbin ran out and I was too tired to finish. Also, I hate quilting borders, and that is what was left. I thought I should do that while I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. So now it is done. I just have to do the binding.
A friend and I pieced a top for the swim team coach. We ended up doing a Yellow Brick Road quilt in red, black, and white. Here is a bad picture of it.
The backing is in the wash, as we speak. I will quilt it in the next two days and then bind it. The swimmers will then sign the back of the quilt. We will have a little celebration to say goodbye to our coach right before he returns to UGA.
Dorothy has a good post on her blog. It is something I had to read in high school by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. I hope high school kids are still reading it today. Certainly Ms. Pfister, if she is still teaching, is still having people read it. I printed it out for my sixth grader to read...
A friend and I pieced a top for the swim team coach. We ended up doing a Yellow Brick Road quilt in red, black, and white. Here is a bad picture of it.
The backing is in the wash, as we speak. I will quilt it in the next two days and then bind it. The swimmers will then sign the back of the quilt. We will have a little celebration to say goodbye to our coach right before he returns to UGA.
Dorothy has a good post on her blog. It is something I had to read in high school by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. I hope high school kids are still reading it today. Certainly Ms. Pfister, if she is still teaching, is still having people read it. I printed it out for my sixth grader to read...
Monday, July 10, 2006
Tea With Betty Pillsbury
The tea with Betty Pillsbury was amazing. Her work is incredible. I was really inspired by her art. I learned some things that I am doing wrong. For example, I didn't make my block on a foundation. I am going to correct that by stitching around the edges on top of some muslin to give it a little more stability. Next time, I will know.
I went to Michael's this morning for some supplies. Here they are:
Here are my first attempts at embroidery.
I am going to work on it some more and add some beads. Dinner is of the crock pot variety. I am baking a whole free range chicken in the crock pot with some olive oil. Then a caesar salad. And strawberries with lady fingers for dessert. So that gives me time to work now, before we go to the pool to cool off.
I went to Michael's this morning for some supplies. Here they are:
Here are my first attempts at embroidery.
I am going to work on it some more and add some beads. Dinner is of the crock pot variety. I am baking a whole free range chicken in the crock pot with some olive oil. Then a caesar salad. And strawberries with lady fingers for dessert. So that gives me time to work now, before we go to the pool to cool off.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Jumping in with both feet
I made a crazy quilt block to start embellishing with the 100 days thing. I loved Rian's monochromatic block, so I made my own monochromatic one. I am not sure I did it right, but I did it. It is about 13 inches square, because I was using a 13 inch ruler. (Who has ever heard of a 13 inch ruler?) I had some upholstery fabric from my mother-in-law's neighbor, so I combined that with regular quilting cotton. Here is a not so good picture of the naked block.
Here is a picture of the quilt I am working on quilting at the moment. It is my first of the pick 4 UFO challenge.
Here are a couple of pictures of my way too messy studio. I need to do some work in here. I need to get some new shelves, too.
I never did get Dave to bring my rolling chair down, so I brought down a lightweight folding chair. I really need the rolling one to be comfortable to quilt for a long period of time...
Here is a picture of the quilt I am working on quilting at the moment. It is my first of the pick 4 UFO challenge.
Here are a couple of pictures of my way too messy studio. I need to do some work in here. I need to get some new shelves, too.
I never did get Dave to bring my rolling chair down, so I brought down a lightweight folding chair. I really need the rolling one to be comfortable to quilt for a long period of time...
Monday, June 26, 2006
I did it!
I located my basting spray and I basted a quilt today. I am so happy. My sewing room is still a mess. I couldn't find a chair in the basement to use, so I fixed a border seam while standing at the sewing machine. (My rolling chair for my machine is upstairs and I would never hear the end of it if I carried a chair down two flights of stairs in my condition.) Of course, the basement now has a little bit of basting spray smell since it is raining and I couldn't baste on the back patio. But who cares? I can quilt tomorrow!
Next Saturday I am going to a Tea with Betty Pillsbury at Fiber on a Whim. Having never been to Fiber on a Whim, I am very excited about seeing this shop. It is sponsored by The Contemporary Quilts and Fiber Arts Alliance. I went to their opening meeting a month or so ago. I had to miss the second meeting because of swim team. Their next meeting is July 11th. I am going to have to convince Rebecca to go shopping with me for the supplies because I am confused by the supply list.
Next Saturday I am going to a Tea with Betty Pillsbury at Fiber on a Whim. Having never been to Fiber on a Whim, I am very excited about seeing this shop. It is sponsored by The Contemporary Quilts and Fiber Arts Alliance. I went to their opening meeting a month or so ago. I had to miss the second meeting because of swim team. Their next meeting is July 11th. I am going to have to convince Rebecca to go shopping with me for the supplies because I am confused by the supply list.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Where Have I Been Hiding?
I ran into Rebecca at the doctor's office the other day and she wanted to know if I had gone underground. And then I posted to Debra's blog and she wanted to know where I have been hiding. I have been enjoying the saga of Rian's new house, and am glad Jim is feeling better. So, here is what's up...
We moved into the new house three weeks ago. Boy is it great, although still predominantly purple. The boys rooms are blue. (Thank goodness for professional painters!) The house is much bigger, which means the kids can spread out. The ceilings are higher, which means more stairs, and a tighter behind from climbing them. (Don't I wish?) The sewing room is a huge mess. I would post a picture but I am not sure where the digital camera is. I WILL spend some time down there this weekend getting things organized and quilting a quilt top that has been done for ages. (I hope I can find the basting spray this afternoon. The top is basted to the batting, but not the backing, yet. Oh crap, I have to find the iron, too... Who wants to iron when it is 97 degree outside?)
I have been hiding at soccer camp and swim team practice. My boys went to soccer camp for a week. It was local, so it was a day camp, although my younger son wanted to spend the night at the Y. The 5 year old's camp was 9-noon, and the 11 year old's camp was 9-4. Needless to say, he was wiped at the end of the day. Swim team has been going on since before school let out. It will be over next week. Except the week of soccer camp, we have been at swim team practice every week day. The week of soccer camp, on the swim meet night, my oldest played soccer from 9-4, and then jumped in the pool for warm ups at 5:15. In between, he ate a banana, a bagel, a power bar, a Snickers bar, and drank 32 ounces of Gatorade. I was very proud that he swam the IM ( a lap of each of the four strokes nonstop) without drowning or even coming in last. So, I have been really busy with the kids.
We also had middle school orientation this week. Am I old enough to have a kid going to middle school? I guess so, although I bet I was the youngest parent in the room at the orientation lunch today... This orientation program is unique to this middle school, as far as I can tell. It was 9-12 every day this week. They did activities to get to know the other kids. They also worked on some study skills and learning about the school. I think it was a great program to help lower the anxiety level of starting middle school. And, since we only paid $10 for the entire week, which included lunch for the entire family today and a snack for my son every day, I am pretty sure the teachers did this out of the goodness of their hearts and did not get paid. So thank you to the teachers and staff.
I have broken out the EQ5 that I got for my birthday. I have been having fun designing a quilt for one of our swim team coaches. He attends the Univeristy of Georgia, so I am working on a red and black quilt. Being a Georgia Tech alumnae, this task has been interesting.
This picture from EQ5 looks pretty bad. I don't think I have the hang of things, yet. I mean, I like the quilt, I just don't think I have the exporting pictures thing down. Oh, and it has a solid black border, too.
Well, that is the news from here. I am going to try to get back into life now. I still have boxes everywhere. Some of them will stay packed until all of the painting is done. Some may never get unpacked. Some get unpacked as we need them.
One more thing... The day my daughter was born, one of my friends, whose son is our swim team coach, died of ovarian cancer. I recently discovered that the day my daughter was admitted to Scottish Rite Hospital this spring was that friend's birthday. My daughter's life was saved by a miracle that night. I think Linda, my late friend, is her guardian angel. My daughter has always loved our swim team coach, and still goes to him, even though she is going through that stranger anxiety thing. There is a definite connection there. It is that coach for whom the UGA quilt will be made...
We moved into the new house three weeks ago. Boy is it great, although still predominantly purple. The boys rooms are blue. (Thank goodness for professional painters!) The house is much bigger, which means the kids can spread out. The ceilings are higher, which means more stairs, and a tighter behind from climbing them. (Don't I wish?) The sewing room is a huge mess. I would post a picture but I am not sure where the digital camera is. I WILL spend some time down there this weekend getting things organized and quilting a quilt top that has been done for ages. (I hope I can find the basting spray this afternoon. The top is basted to the batting, but not the backing, yet. Oh crap, I have to find the iron, too... Who wants to iron when it is 97 degree outside?)
I have been hiding at soccer camp and swim team practice. My boys went to soccer camp for a week. It was local, so it was a day camp, although my younger son wanted to spend the night at the Y. The 5 year old's camp was 9-noon, and the 11 year old's camp was 9-4. Needless to say, he was wiped at the end of the day. Swim team has been going on since before school let out. It will be over next week. Except the week of soccer camp, we have been at swim team practice every week day. The week of soccer camp, on the swim meet night, my oldest played soccer from 9-4, and then jumped in the pool for warm ups at 5:15. In between, he ate a banana, a bagel, a power bar, a Snickers bar, and drank 32 ounces of Gatorade. I was very proud that he swam the IM ( a lap of each of the four strokes nonstop) without drowning or even coming in last. So, I have been really busy with the kids.
We also had middle school orientation this week. Am I old enough to have a kid going to middle school? I guess so, although I bet I was the youngest parent in the room at the orientation lunch today... This orientation program is unique to this middle school, as far as I can tell. It was 9-12 every day this week. They did activities to get to know the other kids. They also worked on some study skills and learning about the school. I think it was a great program to help lower the anxiety level of starting middle school. And, since we only paid $10 for the entire week, which included lunch for the entire family today and a snack for my son every day, I am pretty sure the teachers did this out of the goodness of their hearts and did not get paid. So thank you to the teachers and staff.
I have broken out the EQ5 that I got for my birthday. I have been having fun designing a quilt for one of our swim team coaches. He attends the Univeristy of Georgia, so I am working on a red and black quilt. Being a Georgia Tech alumnae, this task has been interesting.
This picture from EQ5 looks pretty bad. I don't think I have the hang of things, yet. I mean, I like the quilt, I just don't think I have the exporting pictures thing down. Oh, and it has a solid black border, too.
Well, that is the news from here. I am going to try to get back into life now. I still have boxes everywhere. Some of them will stay packed until all of the painting is done. Some may never get unpacked. Some get unpacked as we need them.
One more thing... The day my daughter was born, one of my friends, whose son is our swim team coach, died of ovarian cancer. I recently discovered that the day my daughter was admitted to Scottish Rite Hospital this spring was that friend's birthday. My daughter's life was saved by a miracle that night. I think Linda, my late friend, is her guardian angel. My daughter has always loved our swim team coach, and still goes to him, even though she is going through that stranger anxiety thing. There is a definite connection there. It is that coach for whom the UGA quilt will be made...
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Miss Shirley's Shrine
Rebecca posted Miss Shirley's Shrine on her blog. My son had Miss Shirley a couple of years ago and we love her, too. Now to start on my vertebrae one...
Sunday, May 21, 2006
It's Almost Summer
This is the last week of school. I have two kids "graduating" this year. One is finishing elementary school, and one is finishing preschool. Since we are moving in two weeks, Friday will be our last day to be associated with this elementary school. For six years I have been volunteering at this school, and I am sad to leave it. Many times I have started to call the principal to see if my younger son could go to this school as a transfer student. But then I decided we all have to bloom where we are planted, even when we are transplanted. I talked to the president of our PTA District and she said she would help me get involved at the new school. I just think the more involved the parents are, the more the child can get out of school. My parents were always volunteering for everything, so my sisters and I follow in their footsteps.
I have done nothing of a quilty variety in ages. After we move, I will get back into it. I have been doing some planning of quilts. I see a shrine quilt in my immediate future for a friend who is facing surgery and months of rehab starting tomorrow. My friend Rebecca made a beautiful one for a preschool teacher facing breast cancer and my idea is growing off of hers. Maybe when she reads this post she will post a picture of hers. I also see my first political quilt shaping up on paper. I am getting a lot of encouragement on this front from quilting friends and those who hear my rants. Maybe they think getting it in cloth might shut me up. I just think it will get me strange looks from some of those who enter our house. However, I am used to that.
Our old house has not sold, yet, but we do have some people seriously looking. Keep your fingers crossed. We are going to get the painters started on a couple of rooms in the new house. We simply cannot move the boys into purple floral bedrooms. It might scar them for life. I still cannot decide on the main color for the house, so that will be put on hold until we move in. Until I decide, we cannot decide on carpet or new countertops or anything like that. I think I am just going to have to move in and live in it for a while. Who knows? Maybe Debra was right and I might just decide to keep some of the purple. I do think the peacocks in the dining room will have to go...
I have done nothing of a quilty variety in ages. After we move, I will get back into it. I have been doing some planning of quilts. I see a shrine quilt in my immediate future for a friend who is facing surgery and months of rehab starting tomorrow. My friend Rebecca made a beautiful one for a preschool teacher facing breast cancer and my idea is growing off of hers. Maybe when she reads this post she will post a picture of hers. I also see my first political quilt shaping up on paper. I am getting a lot of encouragement on this front from quilting friends and those who hear my rants. Maybe they think getting it in cloth might shut me up. I just think it will get me strange looks from some of those who enter our house. However, I am used to that.
Our old house has not sold, yet, but we do have some people seriously looking. Keep your fingers crossed. We are going to get the painters started on a couple of rooms in the new house. We simply cannot move the boys into purple floral bedrooms. It might scar them for life. I still cannot decide on the main color for the house, so that will be put on hold until we move in. Until I decide, we cannot decide on carpet or new countertops or anything like that. I think I am just going to have to move in and live in it for a while. Who knows? Maybe Debra was right and I might just decide to keep some of the purple. I do think the peacocks in the dining room will have to go...
Saturday, May 06, 2006
To See What I Did
To see how I spent Friday, check out my friend Rebecca's blog. She does some incredible work, and she is starting a new guild this week. I am going to my first guild meeting ever. I had a blast with Sharon and Rebecca on Friday. I hope we can get together to experiment on a regular basis. I would never think to do these things on my own, but with those two, I think I may get more adventurous.
My son had middle school orientation this week. Boy did that make me feel old. However, he is very excited about it, and has started wearing his middle school t-shirt. He is already talking about what activities he wants to do including art club, the school paper, and band. Did my middle school even have a paper? I don't remember. We did have a band.
Until next time...
My son had middle school orientation this week. Boy did that make me feel old. However, he is very excited about it, and has started wearing his middle school t-shirt. He is already talking about what activities he wants to do including art club, the school paper, and band. Did my middle school even have a paper? I don't remember. We did have a band.
Until next time...
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