Just words (and a link)

I so wanted to have an adorable heart pin or two to show, or a finished quilt, or a little skirt, or some couch pillows, or anything, really! But, alas!! I have been working full days the last 4 weeksand will for at least the next two. I'm still working very hard to keep up with the housework and I must say my house is a much nicer place to be! Not at all disgusting and a bit cozy. Well worth the effort, but leaves little time to sew.

I do love my job, so that helps(I am so happy to be there!). I get so tired, though! It's exausting! My poor family!
All you moms who work full time, I admire your stamina!! Good job!!

Now, something crafty... ...checking out my bloglines today, I was lead to THIS brilliant post!! It's a seam-allowance tool!-read it! I am making one today!! Awesome.

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's nice to think about the people you love! Even if the hearts and over sappy sentiments don't inspire you! I hope you feel loved today!

Winter? Spring?

I took this pic today! Crazy.

And...just to ramble on...both boys made honor roll again!! Yay!

My Clean House 2010 project has been put on hold for some extra hours at work (Yay! I do like subbing!) Snuck in some sewing time to work on my SIL's wedding quilt. Etc...I like my life!

Still Cleaning

Whew!! Clean House 2010 is still in motion. It has slowed down a bit, though. Lots of babysitting, a very important wedding and some extra hours at work coming up will put the whole project about 2 weeks behind.
So happy to have a clean bedroom and kitchen (well, nearly. didn't get to the fridge or floor)! Woo-Hoo!! It's amazing how much stuff we don't need hangs around this house(and garbage. Wow!) Good riddance, Dirt & Junk!

Sometimes I Clean

But not often enough...So, I'm putting aside my needles & thread while I beat this house into submission with duster & vacuum. All corners will be scrubbed and all closets will be sorted!

I'm calling it "Clean House 2010" There are many lists and a scheduled plan! Week 1-master bedroom-was already a success!(We even painted it "herb tea"-after 4 other color tries) Next up--a 2 week plan to clean the kitchen. (I'd show before & after pics, but then you'd see just how dirty it is!)

Mmonday was Mmarvelous

Mmouse has the Mmeasles
Mmitten Mmatching
My favorite Mmouse stories
Mmusic
Mmarbles (they look like treasure!)
Mmagnets
Guess what letter we are learning at school this week!

Goodbye Holidays

I love Christmas time so! And it lasts for such a long time that I always feel a bit let down when New Years comes and it's time to put Christmas away. That's what keeps it special.(putting it all away is so much work, too!)

These are some of the gifts I made this year. Several were completed the day before they were opened, of course and some you've already seen. I think the recipients were all very happy! (not pictured:one more cupcake skirt, a pretty bag, cute potholders, and a set of ugly but sentimental napkins, and 6 gift baskets of snacks each including a mix CD of Chrismas songs, or a DVD of family photos made by my love)I wanted to make lots more, but had to get realistic and let it go.