So, we have almost survived three (one full) weeks of 2nd grade. So far, so good. I wasn’t able to go to back to school night. Our usual sitter could not make it. Chuck decided to work from home (it was Joey’s bday, so that was nice), but ended up on a call from 6:00 – 8:15 (I would have had to leave by 7:20). I hope my friends paid attention!

Julia and Joey also started school (on the 10th). Coincidentally, this was Julia’s birthday, so she got to start school with cupcakes!!!!  How fun is THAT?

Joey also started on the same day. They are going M, Th and F from 9 – 3:30. Knock on wood, they are doing great. Their teachers are amazing. The school is wonderful. It is the same one Mel went to (different name now).

Today I brought cupcakes for Joey’s birthday! Hard to believe we have a 7, 3 and 2 year old! They are growing up before our eyes.

This weekend is Julia’s birthday (yes, at Jellybean Junction). They know us well.

Now that I have some time, I hope I can keep up. I have a lot to do in the house, but the pay off will be when I’m all DONE and I can relax for a few hours during the day. Sew, scarp and read the PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I ever get my iphone, I will be able to post more (I love to post with photos. I think they tell the story a lot better than I can).

One more week until school starts. Where in the HECK did the summer go? I have been treating Mel with the best end of summer. She has had one surprise after another. Mostly, fun play dates, but hey – a surprise is a surprise! Tomorrow, we are going to the gym, then pool. Saturday, her fabulous aunt is flying in from over seas. She has absolutely NO CLUE….I’m practically bursting! I’m very excited to see HSF, but, to see the look on Mel’s face, well, that will be priceless.

Next week, we’ll take a little trip to the beach house (surprise, of course). Thursday – is school for Mel. The week after, on Thursday, Julia and Joey both start. Joey, for the first time, ever. I’m still on the fence, but we’ll see how it goes. Might as well try! He goes to the gym every day for two hours. He is used to dropping her sister off  and seeing all the faces at school….I hope he can do it!

I have heaps and heaps planned for the house. We have closets to clean out and organize (let me count in my head – attic – 5; 2nd floor 4; first floor – none and basement – back room – so that is 9).

I can finally have my yard sale!

I know I shouldn’t, but I let Mel color with sharpies. I love them. So much that I have them in the thick line – multi colors and fine tip – multi color. Anyway – I was clearing off the table. I found a list Mel made. I had to laugh. The second on the list…….. CLEAN?!?!?!?! Really – clean? I literally laughed out loud.
I’m going to copy this and maybe her making her own chart is the missing link to simple everyday tasks…………of course, I need to check with Chuck – I remember her asking how to spell breakfast – was this written with his help?

Wow – that was a flashback. It’s been almost a year since I updated here. In my defense, I started (well, started and stopped) another blog.

So, I’ll try to keep up. It is HARD in this electronic world. Last year, there was no facebook for me. Now, there is that and my blog to keep up with. Thank goodness I don’t tweet. Geesh.

My friend Kim is having another contest for gluten free food/products!

So, my friend is having a contest on her blog. She writes articles on Gluten Free food, eats Gluten Free and is all about the Gluten Free!!

proof that the sun does shine in NJ

the sun finally peeked
out!

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I can’t keep up with the quilt along I’m supposed to be doing. It isn’t a big deal – just one 9 patch every day. I’m so behind. I think by at least 3 weeks. It started April 21….ugh. I have 15  -9 patch squares done. I did order some fabric from Etsy, so I have pieces to work with, but I think they are 5 inch squares- that doesn’t help me. They are supposed to be 2.5 in squares……I guess I’ll have to order more!!!

So, I promised my SIL a scrapbook of our trip to NYC. I am determined!!! I will do one. I’ll make two – one for me, one for her (or, them – the three of them, I’m sure, would like it).

So, tonight, I’m going to start!!!!

or, maybe tomorrow…..