Creativity Lost

I had grandiose ideas for my Secret Santa this year.

I would be clever, crafty, and above all unique in my gift giving.

The mother/teacher that could pull together gorgeous handmade artistry

for not only my family (Babe needs a stocking) but for my work colleagues as well.

My poor Secret Santa has to this date received a lowly

package of hot chocolate.  What happened to the best laid plans?

New Tires

Baby with a rash

Last minute luncheon

Needy dog

Piles of laundry

Overdue thank-you notes

Bills

Grocery shopping (everyday?)

and

 a serious lack of sleep

Can anyone say balance?

Where has my creative side gone and will it ever return?

Sorry Secret Santa better luck next year.

perfection

This is my adorable family

bathed in sunlight

enjoying the backyard before another

glorious snow.

Don't they look perfect?

Just so you know

nobody's

perfect.

But they are my perfect.

Laundry 'oh laundry

No I didn't get to the laundry 

or the dusting

or the mopping

or the mail

or the closet organizing

or the vacuuming

or the refrigerator cleaning

or the oil change

But I did smile about 1000 times

(this was just one of 'em)

It isn't easy being green

Does this cloth diaper make my butt look big?  We are all trying to make a difference and believe me Georgia has embraced the whole "Green Thing".  She looooves her cloth diapers, and I was just thinking I should get on board and buy a few more.  They are a little bit pricey but I guess the environment is worth it.  Al Gore would be so proud.

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for. . .

family near and far

peace

my handsome husband

chocolate

a healthy and happy baby

my cute house

shiny red earrings

our new "johnny jump up"

a trusted & rusted 1986 Volvo

The Rocky Mountains

a lazy mutt

random acts of kindness

the generosity of children

good 'ol friends

and

snow on the ground!!!!

Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving

Silence CAN be golden

I really love my job (part-time).  I really really do.  Before I was a mom I was a teacher. I adore teaching for a million and one reasons.  Here are just a few. . .

Nobody cares if I sing off key

I get to make art at least once a day

Kids say things like "cankersaurus" when they mean "canker sore"

I go outside to play everyday

I can legitimately eat goldfish and string cheese for a snack

My bright pink pants get compliments

I read great literature like The Gruffalo (check it out)

Knock knock jokes are considered funny

A child might love school because of me

There are only a couple of things I do not like about teaching.  And only one in particular now that I am a working Mom and can't wait to pick up my Babe after a long day.  That one in particular complaint is staff meetings.  I know they are necessary, but seriously people brevity is a virtue.  Let's all take a moment and rip a page from the life of Georgia,

when in doubt PLUG it. 

         

The Office

We are all very busy in this household.  This is what it looks like when Georgia is in her "office".  She doesn't really like being in her "office" unless the whole family is watching.  We blame ourselves it isn't like we enjoy working in an office either.  Here's to never sitting behind a desk.