one thing leads to another

It really is such a delight to finally have a day at home. Although, I have a lot on my plate and more to accomplish then I actually have time for, I am happy to be doing it here in my cozy home. I've got my hot chocolate ready, good scents filling the house, the sounds of holiday music, Christmas light glowing, and a play date for Megan.

It gearing up to be a fantastic day.

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That was at 9am this morning. I should have known when I sat down to blog my time would be directed elsewhere. How in the world does the day get away from me? I can't believe it's 12:20pm, Megan and her friend are finally off to school, and I haven't got much to show for my morning.

The internet can be a dangerous place. One minute I'm working on gift tags, then I get a great idea for a gift and begin to research it before I forget, which takes me to goodreads. The next thing I know I'm reading friend reviews and updating my book list. I then go to my local library site to find those book to place on hold, then my laundry peeps and I put wet clothes in the dryer. When I come back I check my email which takes me to facebook and I'm making plans for the evening and checking updates. My mom calls to give me her update on the zhu zhu pets so then I'm off to look at different websites including overstock.com to see if I can find anything online. While I'm doing this Robyn texts me and says she may have found me one (what a gem) so I stop looking and return back to my email. My email again leads me to etsy and I begin to look for patterns for crochet hats. I'm in the mood to make something with yarn. I find this pattern and buy it (thought meg the hat lover would enjoy it). At this point the plumber comes, thank goodness, to interrupt this crazy cycle and puts me back on track. Phew! Apparently with the internet one thing leads to another and suddenly several hours have passed and I'm left wondering, what have I spent my time doing.

I'm definitely disappointed in my morning (I don't like to just get lost), and it started out so promising too. Oh well, what's done is done. Right now I'm off to save my day by getting something else done.

PS at least I figured out the gift and put in a load of laundry...that's something right.

this weeks headlines

one for piano
Tess finally started piano lessons Wednesday after school. I dropped the ball last year finding her a teacher in time, but this year I was fortunately enough to find a great teacher who lives close. As I sat watching her lesson I couldn't help, but think her teacher reminded me of my own grandma and then I felt even more excited that we had found her. I think it's going to be a great match.



thank goodness for backup
This has been my set up since my computer failed me last weekend. Thank goodness I had some sort of back up. I never realize how much I depend on my computer until it's gone. Besides needing certain files, not getting to create the tags I needed for Sunday, or having photoshop, the laptop has worked great. Luckily, Adam is picking up my computer this afternoon so I won't have to go another weekend without it. :)



always better to buy
I'm not sure what i was thinking except some where in the last few weeks I decided making costumes this year was the way to go. I guess after I made the apron I thought, why not do it old school. Megan picked out her costume, she wants to be Little Red Riding Hood, and I hit Joann's yesterday to pick up the pattern and fabric. $40 later. Yes, $40, I left feeling duped. I guess those nice $30 costumes online aren't such a bad deal after all (even though I have yet to spend $30 on a costume). What was I thinking? I was just having this conversation over the weekend with Robyn and Jill that you can't make clothes for cheaper than you can buy them.

a cold reminder
I heard through my screams and curses after getting a shot of cold water from Adam while enjoying my nice warm shower this morning, "nothing is worse that not feeling alive!"

and last, but not least



August & September giveaways
For one reason or another my August giveaway didn't happen so I'm making that month up. I'm giving away 10 Happy Birthday photo tags to two readers. Just like the ones seen in my esty store. If you would like a chance to win just comment and I will announce winners on Saturday eve.

have a great weekend!