Hey! Thanks for all the affirming words. I don't find it particularly easy to write seriously about my children or my family-- but I think that it's sometimes worth a try. So, thanks for reading.
Now on to some silliness:
I bought some heavy-duty elastic at the Depot's outdoor sale a few weeks ago. I think it was 75 cents a yard? I had been looking for something like this for a while and immediately began looking for the sort of belt hooks I remembered using on my elastic rainbow belt I wore as a child.
Gina was good enough to order them (1.35 each) and with two quick rows of stitching on either side, I have a great belt. Thanks to my friend, Martha, they are called Surcingle Buckles, and you can order them here. I think your local fabric store would also be happy to get you some in if you ask nicely. I know you know how important it is to be wearing a belt whilst bending over and picking up children and their junk. It's about as important as me remembering to put on deodorant before heading out of the house. It is VITALLY important. I can't remember the last time I tried to buy a belt and usually resort to poking holes into one of Paul's old ones. This is much better-- much better.
In other news:
- We're pretty sure Paul flushed his wedding ring down the toilet in a cloth diaper *off loading* venture. Other than sucking, this has tipped the economic viability scales against cloth diapering. The environment and my pride still stand, so that's something. RING FOUND! Hooray! (And of course, it wasn't in the toilet. Which is good.)
- I'm sure you're already aware, but Hillary is offering Olive and Archie and all of their clothing/accessories at a huge discount. This is very worthwhile if you're looking ahead to the gift giving season. I never posted the whole kit and caboodle I finished up for my niece and nephew (here's a picture), but I just can't say enough good things about these patterns.
I am off to pay some bills. And maybe start cruising etsy for a man's ring.
