Update

Well, we have had lots of ups and downs, to be expected. Threw the downs I find lots of new and exciting avenues to take. I can honestly say, I like the downs. Now that were on an UP I find my self going stir crazy. I have so many ideas I want to put into action, but need to pace myself. It sure would be nice to find an assistant. Until my little love bugs are more able I will have to cherish each and every moment with them. Poor me. (LOVE IT!)

So what am I talking about? Arts and crafts. Oh boring ol' A&C right? No. I have started up with simple, fun & beautiful items. Hair accessoris, we know I love this. Sewing kids clothing, nothing difficult. I have had so much fun. I am actually teasing with the idea of purchasing labels to actually sell some items. Crazy, I know. Where would I find the time to make anything to sell? Who cares? I have a passion and I might as well follow it and find where it takes me. This might be my only moment to be able to do this.

So since I love all things a&c, I have joined tuns and tuns of blogs. Yes, you can find more and more amazing ideas and get really crazy in the head reading them. With blog threads I read how some of these moms can paint a house, make dog tags, 200 dresses, plant the spring garden and cook healthy meals all in one week with little people. I can't even find the time to paint my finger nails. What is with this? My ideas are just this: It's normal for them. They must have grown up doing these things with there family and so it's everyday life. I am hoping to teach my children so they too can have these avenues as adults.
I can remember my very first sewing project. I wish I had a picture of it. A felt light bulb in 7Th grade home economics. I loved the idea of the light bulb. Most of my friends were doing a heart, or flower, or there first letter of there name. The boys were doing sports related items. I was so out side the box it made me feel powerful and awkward all at the same time. I can remember sitting in the back of the class room so know body would ask me questions about my choice. The light bulb made me laugh inside. I like that feeling.

I like having breathing room. It feels good. On my daily walk with Zoey today I had a quick phone conversation with a friend who I have been meaning to call for weeks. It was so nice to hear her voice. Then I bumped into my long time friends at DoItCenter and had a quick catch up. On the way up the hill I spoke with another sweet friend who I have been missing for a another quick catch up. It's a good day for me. I am starting to reconnect with the world. I like that.

I have been working on my kids resumes for years now. Well I have had a moment, and there in action now. I have my last tweek tonight before I print them up. Exciting!!! Who knows what will come of this. I do know they love being on stage so why not give it a try this summer? Right?!

I don't want you to think that it's all gravy, there's plenty of down sides as normal. I just choose to leave them out of this note for tonight. Just a little thought on all of this. I do believe when shit hits the fan, you can call the electrician and the electrician has been called, few.

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Sick... ...again & growing up.

The girls and I have been sick since November on and off that is. Feeling quite depressed by the whole situation I have found sewing. Fantastic!. I begged, borrowed and stole to sew at first. I decided I love it. LOVE IT! So I purchased a Singer Heavy Duty recommended by my new friend @ Joann's. It was loud, so loud I thought of returning it. Then my very best friend told me about another brand which had options. I did some research and found out my new friend @ Joann's was holding me back. I ran over there 11 day's and 10 garment's later with questions. I decided to return my loud mechanical machine. I have made up my mind. I want the electronic type with lots of options on the consumer reports good to go bad ass. (oops, but it was so necessary) So here I am at home with no machine. I have to wait for my refund check from the Singer. I paid cash. DUMB! I have to wait 6 weeks for my money. I might not be able to wait any longer and have to borrow from a child. Humm..... Is that bad? No, I don't think so since my child, the one who is sick could surely use some embellishments on her white down comforter. (I refuse to put a duvet on since they can't or won't help me wash them. Instead the down just gets washed all the time.) I am trying to make my life less cluttered. I could use all the help I can get.
The baby's birthday is in 8 days. The baby? Where? She will be 3yo. I am kind of stunned by this. At every moment this last week, I watch, take mental notes and just go gaga over her. I smother her with hugs and kisses like never before. Well I have always been affectionate with the kid's, but now I feel like I have a dead line. 8 day's until explosion of the 2yo turning into a 3yo. I have purposefully planned her school party for after her real birthday instead of the weekend prior. I am truly going threw stuff right now and can't figure out why I have some heavy feelings about her turning 3yo.

The big girl, so big! I purchased size 12 shoes for her. Few... ...there's room for growth. Not doing well right now with my kids growing up. It's totally saddening my heart.

Cousin Nick and Ryan with there latest craze. Snake hunting. Yes, they are good at it and love the new found hobby. I on the other hand am completely horrified. Rattler's is there main catch. YUCK!


The boy is big. It's actually nice that he is growing up. Hard, but nice since we have needed him to grow up in some areas of his life. He's still such a kid about lots of things, so I don't feel like he's going to fast right now. 3 years ago was a shock for me. Letting certain things go so he can be the kid he needs to be.
Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but right now I am doing well. I have been creative in constructing birthday crafts. I am glad it's almost over as I am getting board with it. I am actually getting board of being home. I, we so need a vacation any where to become inspired. I will probably run up to Santa Barbara for the day tomorrow. Zoo day could do us all some good. With all that said, good night.

Testing Testing 123

For some time I thought, why not blog?  I have lots I love to share but don't want to force it upon others on FB any more.
Tonight, here I am trying to find out how to become a fan of Ginger and Louise blog.  Here's a copy & paste of where to find her....      ...http://gingerlouiseclothing.blogspot.com/
and Bam!  I figure how to enter this secret society.
First off, I want you to know this is a peaceful fun zone. So if you don't want to respect it, or I fail at it, we shall be fined.  Fined one night out on the town with out kids~  YEAH!
Secondly you should know this about me.  I have always been crafty with failure.  LOTS of failure.
Third, I am totally dyslexic and will probably type sdrawkcab and sideinout.
So with out further mumbo jumbo, here I come to find you my friends. Find out what you have been up to that is.  Also of course to show off some stuff I have created and proud of.
Jessie Girl and Co (<--I wish I knew how to change that name)