Pondering

There is no sunshine today, and it's not helping my mood. Feeling a bit bummed about dh's work circumstances, the load of things that need to be done this week, and that tomorrow, will be 1 year since my Poppy has left us.
I am thinking of what kind of flower I can put at his grave. I really think I should put a single spring beauty bulb there as a reminder of the yearly debate between him and grandma over mowing the grass. (The yard was a blanket of these tiny flowers, and grandma always made him wait til they seeded before he could mow.) Regardless, I'll be going to visit this week or this weekend. I have posted a little memorial message on findagrave.com for him, and an American ribbon for his service in the Korean war.
I have found a lot of interesting websites since I started researching our family history for my grandparents. I will probably take some grave marker photos for others who also have family in the same cemetery and one nearby to fulfill some requests.
Well, off to a happier note. My kids are ready for lunch, and I am hoping for some wonderful, pick-me-up fabric mail this week.

eta: Found an interesting idea on etsy for a small tribute

today's mail

today's mail, originally uploaded by twolilacs.

I got the most adorable fabric ever from Craft Pudding's etsy shop. She had it printed at spoonflower (and she won the weekly contest). I also got a little bunny person stamp from her. I love all of her stamps. It all came packaged nicely, and quickly. The little round chip was tied into the fabric. A nice touch.

I'd like to make the Oliver + S swingset tunic for dd, with some little cuties on the yoke, and maybe a brown tiny dot on the bottom. I only have a tiny bit of the fabric, so I'll probably use it sparingly. I'd also like to try my hand at making some covered buttons, with some vintage ones I have. These weren't quite the right size, so I have to keep looking.

The bunny stamp will be the perfect size to stamp on the size tags and hang tags for dd's clothes.

We had a bad storm system pass over last night, but thankfully it skipped around our house. Today was beautiful. I did manage to get the grass mowed, with exception to the little puffs where my spring beauties are still flowering. I won't mow them until they set seed. I'd love to have a front yard full of them, like my grandma's.

We only have a few days of preschool left for ds. It's hardly seems like he's gone for 2 years. I can't believe he'll be in kindergarten in the fall. I am sure he will love the bus, and I hope he and his best friend get the same class room. That would be so great for the both of them. Dd will be staying at home another year with me. She is much more interested in books and such, so maybe I can help her along vs. send her to preschool when she's going on 4. Both my kiddos have October birthdays, so they miss the age cutoff for entering kindergarten. I don't mind so much, it gives them more time, and maybe it will make life easier for them later on.

Lastly, I am working on a shirt for myself. I have traced the pattern, but need to figure out where to raise it. It's about 4 or 5 inches too long on me as it is. The joy of being short. =)

It's a beautiful day

... in the neighborhood... =)

Today, I'm trying to clean. I'm imagining there is only one dirty barbie plate in the sink, and not 20 other dirty things. The dishwasher just finished. Need to empty, and reload, LOL.
Rooms are cleared of stray socks and dirty clothes, and laundry is sorted. I can see most of my desk now.

We are heading to the PO shortly to send a quick package. Then to scout a few garage sales over by a friends house... not that we need any more stuff..... ah! I did list at least one item on craigslist today, so that's a small accomplishment.

I have 3 pairs of pants for dd to add buttonhole elastic into, since they still don't fit.... since last fall. If I don't do it now, she'll outgrow the length by next fall. Oh, girl!

My 5 yo has declared that he has a vacation day from work, and something about 60/30... uh huh. Little does he know, he'll be helping me with the recycles later. =) (that's an evil grin).

And, now I'll go hunt for a photo, because photo-less posts don't sit well with me. (That would be my back yard garden.)

Hope you are having a productive day!