Don't you love when someone gives shows you a new perspective? I have been struggling with a new belt buckle for weeks now. Trying this way and that...taking it apart...starting over...just about ready to pack up all the buckles to return. I show it to my assistant today. She looks at it tucks here...sews there and we have a belt! 
Busy weekend at our household...
Friday the girls had off from school for a teacher in-service...of course, I volunteered to provide the teachers with lunch at both schools. So, I spent the morning delivering the goods. My husband just shakes his head at me. For one, he thinks I volunteer too much of my time and I hardly ever cook for my own family! But, I pull out the recipe box for the teachers! I always go the extra mile for teachers!
Friday night I had my first Custom Handbag Party. Everyone is itching for Spring. These girls went crazy for all the new prints. The party went late and I did not get in until 1:00...UGH!
Saturday we were all up early for C to make her First Reconciliation. The grandparents and Granny came back to the house for lunch. Which my husband made a beautiful lunch...Hooray, Matt!!! And my brother and his girlfriend showed up...for lunch! I swear he can smell food 40 miles away!
And then Sunday...it snowed again!!!! I NEED the winter to go away!!!!
Oh, and that is Roosevelt, C, and E!!! Cute...Right?
I "retired" from teaching after my first daughter was born, eight years ago...once a teacher always a teacher! A fellow "retiree" sent this to me...worth the read! Perhaps this will make all of us look at those who choose the teaching profession in a different light... WHAT TEACHERS MAKE... The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a big, important corporate executive, decided to explain the problem with education. He stated firmly, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided that his best option in life was to become a teacher?" Then he reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest now. What do you make?" Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You really want to know what I make?" (She paused for a second, then began...) Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental..." You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table...) I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions. I teach them to write and then I make them write. I make them read, read, read. I make them show all their work in math." "I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity. I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe. I make my students stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, because we live in the United States of America." Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life." (Bonnie paused one last time and then continued...) Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention to them because of their ignorance..." You want to know what I make? I MAKE A DIFFERENCE! What do you make!?"
Lulu looking for a snack!
Neighborhood boys and my husband!
Caroline and a neighborhood boy refueling!
I love to read them, love to comment, so why not have my very own blog! A little Bridget Jones, a little Doogie Howser, and a little me! A place to share the day to day stories of a mother of three, wife, small handbag studio designer! Hopefully with a bit of humor and wit! Let's jump right in! My girls (ages 8, 6, 4) have been home for the past two days...snow days!!! They have been enjoying the snow...me...not so much! Luckily, we live on a hill, so sledding right in our front yard, doesn't get any better than that!!! C and E have been out most of the day, L has been floating around the house from on thing to the next, still in her pajamas! She is not a fan of the snow, either! I thought today will be a great day to get my studio organized, get all the laundry done, the house put back together, maybe even do some baking! Instead, like L have been floating around the house, still in my pajamas...oh, well there is always tomorrow!
